Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo Y51 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y51 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo; launch prices were $1999 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 49/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y51 Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 877,641); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 Pro doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo Y51 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo Y51 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 23 points higher (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, Vivo Y51 Pro — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y51 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo Y51 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $230 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y51 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y51 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y51 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo Y51 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo Y51 Pro by 349.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1769. Vivo Y51 Pro was $1769 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y51 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y51 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 Pro by 23 points (72/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y51 Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo Y51 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y51 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.