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).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 24 points (69/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
Vivo Y500i
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 58
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y500i: The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Vivo Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500i Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
45/100 -456.2%
560863 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Vivo Y500i by 456.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Vivo Y500i
$180
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.