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 — 65/100 vs 24/100 (a 41-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 (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the ZTE S30, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 41 points higher (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE S30 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 184 g | |
| Price | $1999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads ZTE S30 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (40/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (70/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 41 points (65/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the ZTE S30?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.