Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo Y500 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1999 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 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 879,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.2mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 58

Vivo Y500 (China)

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 74
Portability 49
Value for money 74

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2813
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 213g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1999

  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) 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 Y500 (China) (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (66/100 vs 49/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Vivo Y500 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 3065623 879714
Geekbench Single 2910 1011
Geekbench Multi 9174 2813
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2184x1968 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 8200 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
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 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 —
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 213 g
Launch price $1999 $185

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 8200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
55/100 -248.5%
879714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 248.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

$1999

Vivo Y500 (China)

$185

Launch price difference: $1814. Vivo Y500 (China) was $1814 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) 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 Y500 (China) (76/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (74/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (66/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.