Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Vivo Y05

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; estimated prices are $1999 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 26/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 300,000); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.4mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 35 points (61/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 76
Battery 25
Design 31
Value for money 0
Vivo Y05
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 48
Design 38
Value for money 100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 300000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y05 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Lighter: 209g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $90 vs $1999

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Vivo Y05, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 35 points higher (61/100 vs 26/100). 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 Vivo Y05 leads (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y05 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (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 Y05 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y05 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y05: The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Vivo Y05
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 3065623 300000
Geekbench Single 2910 580
Geekbench Multi 9174 1750
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2184x1968 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 25W 15W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 200 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48 IP65
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g 209 g
Price $1999 $90
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Vivo Y05
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Vivo Y05
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Vivo Y05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Vivo Y05 Unisoc T7225
26/100 -921.9%
300000 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Vivo Y05 by 921.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
Vivo Y05
$90

Price difference: $1909. Vivo Y05 is cheaper by $1909.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (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 Y05 (76/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (48/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (38/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y05 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo Y05?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 35 points (61/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Vivo Y05?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo Y05 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo Y05?

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 Vivo Y05?

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 Y05?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.