Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo iQOO U1

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 39/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO U1 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 30 points (69/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 29
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 30 points higher (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Vivo iQOO U1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3119308 514398
Geekbench Single 3041 746
Geekbench Multi 9494 1762
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1968x2184 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO U1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -506.4%
514398 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 506.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (78/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (52/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 30 points (69/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.