Nubia Fold vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Fold leads — 60/100 vs 26/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 249g).

The Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 34 points (60/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 56
Design 0
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Fold better?
  • Bigger battery: 6560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 249g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Fold scores 34 points higher (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Fold leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Fold leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Fold: The Nubia Fold is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Fold Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 8.0" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2200x2480 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6560 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 55W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 249 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
49
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
  • 8.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
  • 6560 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Fold notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (83/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Fold significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 34 points (60/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Fold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Fold leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Fold is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.