Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 3,065,623).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 215g vs 216g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 3065623
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1999
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (75/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 9553 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $1999 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1500. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $1500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (82/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (74/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (75/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.