PhoneLifespan

Galaxy Z Fold5 vs X100 Ultra

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Winner

Vivo X100 Ultra

The X100 Ultra wins this one, taking battery and display decisively. Against the Galaxy Z Fold5 it's also the sounder buy at $20.39 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Fold5 54 · X100 Ultra 66 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 $750
Buy with care$29.09/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Vivo X100 Ultra $720
Buy with care$20.39/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy Z Fold5 70X100 Ultra 90

The X100 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 120hz, 3000 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy Z Fold5 85X100 Ultra 92

The X100 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy Z Fold5 79X100 Ultra 84

The X100 Ultra has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy Z Fold5 68X100 Ultra 90

5,500mAh vs 4,400mAh — the X100 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy Z Fold5 31X100 Ultra 42

The X100 Ultra is supported until May 2029 — 10 months longer than the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Value
Galaxy Z Fold5 54X100 Ultra 66

Overall value goes to the X100 Ultra at $20.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy Z Fold5X100 Ultra
Price (street)$750$720
Display7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1812x2176, 120Hz + 6.2-inch cover Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 904x2316, 120Hz6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,400 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm folded / 154.9 × 129.9 × 6.1 mm unfolded164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight253 g229 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP68/IP69
Supported untilAug 2028May 2029
Galaxy Z Fold5 full verdict →X100 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.