Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo Y500
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $1999 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo Y500, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $345 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $1654. Vivo Y500 was $1654 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo Y500?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.