Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs ZTE S30
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
ZTE S30
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 70/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 201g
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the ZTE S30, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ZTE S30 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ZTE S30 by 553.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (80/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (52/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ZTE S30 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.