Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 30/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 31 points (61/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 76
Battery 25
Design 31
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 31 points higher (61/100 vs 30/100). 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 3065623
Geekbench Single 2910
Geekbench Multi 9174
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2184x1968 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48 IP54
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 188 g
Price $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (67/100 vs 0/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (42/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (65/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 31 points (61/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.