Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo Y500i
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 45/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 560,863); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Vivo Y500i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2249
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 24 points higher (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (66/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2249 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 7200 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Vivo Y500i by 456.2% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (78/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (60/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (66/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 24 points (69/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Vivo Y500i?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.