Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads — 45/100 vs 26/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 8
Design 66
Value for money 41
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 187g

  • Longer battery life (30/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 scores 19 points higher (45/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (30/100 vs 8/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1743099
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3700 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 127
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1750 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8 IP54
Dimensions 165.1×71.9×6.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 187 g 173 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
  • 3700 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
8
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
$999
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (30/100 vs 8/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (83/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.