Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Vivo iQOO 7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Vivo iQOO 7
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 209g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 7 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Vivo iQOO 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (74/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Vivo iQOO 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 11, OriginOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 7
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 7
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Vivo iQOO 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 197.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (74/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 7 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.