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 — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-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 (3,065,623 vs 517,460); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1762
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (76/100 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 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (91/100 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (76/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 1762 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| 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 / 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 | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 492.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (91/100 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (76/100 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 36 points (75/100 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 75/100, 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 (76/100 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 (91/100 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.