Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1531 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 3,119,308); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 3119308
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $599 vs $1531
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9494 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $1531 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $932. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $932.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.