Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 43/100 vs 26/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 253g
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 17 points higher (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $1799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (31/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (83/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (31/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.