Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Vivo Y3s (2021)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y3s (2021) (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y3s (2021) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y3s (2021) doesn't; the Vivo Y3s (2021) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 54
Vivo Y3s (2021)
Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 828
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y3s (2021) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Vivo Y3s (2021), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y3s (2021) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y3s (2021): The Vivo Y3s (2021) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Vivo Y3s (2021)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3065623 199111
Geekbench Single 2910 476
Geekbench Multi 9174 828
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2184x1968 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 10W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 11 (Go edition), Funtouch 11
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 164.4×76.3×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g 190 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Vivo Y3s (2021)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Vivo Y3s (2021)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Vivo Y3s (2021)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Vivo Y3s (2021), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Vivo Y3s (2021) MediaTek Helio P35
25/100 -1439.7%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Vivo Y3s (2021) by 1439.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
Vivo Y3s (2021)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (91/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (78/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) (76/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y3s (2021) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo Y3s (2021)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3s (2021) by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Vivo Y3s (2021)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y3s (2021) — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo Y3s (2021)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo Y3s (2021)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Vivo Y3s (2021)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y3s (2021) is a better fit for everyday use.