Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo Y500

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 56/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.2mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo Y500, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 13 points higher (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (66/100 vs 51/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1968x2184 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP48 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 210 g
Launch price $345
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (64/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (66/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y500?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.