Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo Y3
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y3 doesn't; the Vivo Y3 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Vivo Y3
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 828
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo Y3, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Vivo Y3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 828 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 159.4×76.7×8.9 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 Y3
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo Y3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Vivo Y3 by 1439.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (78/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 (76/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y3 by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo Y3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y3 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Vivo Y3?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.