Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G vs Vivo X Fold 5 5G
Quick Comparison
Vivo X Fold 5 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G. In terms of display resolution, Vivo X Fold 5 5G has better resolution of 2480 x 2200 than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G which has resolution of 2448 x 1828. Vivo X Fold 5 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G | Vivo X Fold 5 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6 in | 8.03 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 179999 | Rs. 149999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 22, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G is Rs. 179999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 25, 2025. The cost of Vivo X Fold 5 5G is Rs. 149999.
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold 5 5G has larger screen size of 8.03 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 7.6 inch screen. There is LTPO AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Vivo's phone has display density of 413 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Vivo's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.9%. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G has 10:16 aspect ratio where as Vivo X Fold 5 5G has 4:3.55 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Vivo X Fold 5 5G's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's lower 12 GB RAM. Vivo X Fold 5 5G has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Vivo X Fold 5 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP + 20 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G's 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 5G | Vivo X Fold 5 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-F971B, SM-F971B/DS, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1 | V2436A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| SAR | 0.86 W/kg (Head) 0.85 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 22, 2026 | June 25, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Power Adapter, Type C Cable, Protective Film (Applied), Protective Case, Sim Ejector, Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm | 142.3 x 159.7 x 4.3 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 217 g |
| Colors | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio | Titanium Gray |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 1828 x 2448 pixels, 120 Hz | 8.03 inches, 2200 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 10:16 | 4:3.55 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 413 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 90.9% |
| Brightness | 3000 nits (peak) | 4500 Nits (Peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Features | Flex Titanium technology | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 5.5 inches, 1248 x 1972 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | Yes, LTPO AMOLED, 6.53 inches, 1172 x 2748 pixels, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n18/n20/n25/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7; 2.4G&5G |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI, MY FANCAM, PHOTO ASSIST, Now Nudg | AI Image Studio, AI Magic Move, AI Image Expander, AI Reflection Erase, AI SuperLink, Google Gemini with features like Circle to Search, AI Caption, Live Text, and AI Screen Translation |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | 3 m upto 30 min |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP48 | IPX8, IPX9, IPX9+, IP5X |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm, Samsung DeX Support, SmartThings Support, KNOX PRIVACY | Folded: 15.968cm ×7.260cm ×0.920cm |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) AF IMX921 OIS VCS 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", PDAF, AF IMX882, OIS, Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom, 100x HyperZoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", PDAF, JN1 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 10x | Zeiss Optics, Snapshot, Landscape & Night, Portrait, Photo, Super macro, Video, Portrait Video, High Resolution, Pano, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Long Exposure, Time-Lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Food, Live Photo |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 8K, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera:) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.4 (Cover camera) 20 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 9 | Funtouch OS 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 4.74 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Adreno 750 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 20W wireless | Yes, 40W Wireless FlashCharge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 5W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |