Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
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| Feature | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |  Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 188,000 – KSh 238,000 | KSh 200,000.00 |
| Display | 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.85 inches: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| RAM | — | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB,1TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP f/1.8 wide, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP f/1.9 ultrawide (120°), multi-directional PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 4800 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (China) 6,800mAh (Global) |
| Charging | 45W wired, QC2.0 (63% in 30 min), 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | vivo |
| Model | Galaxy Z Fold8 | X500 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2026, July 22 | 2026, September 21 |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm; folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm | 163.3 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front when folded, plastic front when unfolded, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.85 inches: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak) |
| Inner display | 7.6-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak, 2448 x 1848 pixels | — |
| Outer display | 5.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1248 x 1972 pixels (428 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | — |
| Screen resolution | 2448 x 1848 pixels (~404 ppi) | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~507 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Main display: Mohs level 1; cover display: Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | Armor Glass, Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak; anti-reflective coating, Flex Titanium technology | Ultra HDR image support |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.55 GHz & 3x4.35 GHz & 3x3.1 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3 GHz) | Mali-G2-Ultra-NX |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | — | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB,1TB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.x | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP f/1.8 wide, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP f/1.9 ultrawide (120°), multi-directional PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Front camera | 10 MP f/2.2 ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Cover camera | 10 MP f/2.2 wide | — |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT import |
| Rear camera video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 17 EV TrueDynamic Log, Dolby Vision HDR, 4K@120fps 10-bit Log, 10-bit 422 APV |
| Front camera features | HDR | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 4800 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (China) 6,800mAh (Global) |
| Charging | 45W wired, QC2.0 (63% in 30 min), 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Supported | No |
| Satellite features | — | Satellite connectivity support (1TB 12GB RAM only; for China) |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio | Black, Gray, White, Orange |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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