Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo Y23
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 52/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 25/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo Y23, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 17 points higher (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2318 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Vivo Y23 by 315.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Vivo Y23?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.