Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 53/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2577
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 22 points higher (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 2577 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 215.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (91/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 22 points (75/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.