Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $1999 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 956,756); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3185
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 54/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 3185 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $220 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 220.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1779. Vivo Y500 Pro was $1779 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (91/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (76/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (82/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.