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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Vivo S2

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
71.2Inno Score
VS
Vivo S2
48.5Inno Score
86.1Performance28.9
61.6Display65.5
50.2Camera34.1
67.5Battery70.9
94.7Features57.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 86 spec wins — Vivo S2

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+57) and features (+37). Vivo S2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

  • Stronger performance score: 86 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 50 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 57
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the Vivo S2

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 62
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 68
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 47% higher capacity: 7,050 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
  • 18% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.7 mm

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Vivo S2
Screen size7.6 ″+11%6.83 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X3D Curved AMOLED
Resolution2448x18481260x2800
Pixel density404 ppi449 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,000 nits
Screen-to-body89.6 %91.4 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Vivo S2
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo
AnTuTu2,947,517—
Geekbench 6 (single)3,528Top 6%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,619Top 4%—
Wild Life Extreme stability53 %Bottom 11%—
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Vivo S2
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP—
Max video8K@30fps—
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Vivo S2
Capacity4,800 mAh7,050 mAh+47%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W
Wireless charging20 W—
Active use endurance13.8 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Vivo S2
Weight201 g197 g+2%
Thickness9.7 mm8 mm+18%
IP ratingIP48IP68/IP69
Frame materialArmor AluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Vivo S2
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Vivo S2
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 versus Vivo S2
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Vivo S2
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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