Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 8/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4380); the Samsung Galaxy Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 263g).
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Lighter: 173g vs 263g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 18 points higher (26/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (37/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (83/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Fold — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.