Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Tecno Spark 20C

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 16/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 20C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.6mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 45 points (61/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 76
Battery 25
Design 31
Value for money 0
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 45 points higher (61/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 20C leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.
Tecno Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Tecno Spark 20C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek
AnTuTu 3065623
Geekbench Single 2910
Geekbench Multi 9174
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2184x1968 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
Tecno Spark 20C
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (67/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (76/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 45 points (61/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.