Both phones feature sleek foldable designs; Vivo offers brighter screens (up to 4,500 nits), while Samsung wins with build quality.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a faster Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, but Vivo leads in battery life with 6,000mAh as compared to Samsung's 4,400mAh.
Vivo offers triple 50MP ZEISS cameras at Rs 1.49 lakh, while Samsung packs a 200MP main camera but starts higher at Rs 1.74 lakh.
The Vivo X Fold 5 is here with a slimmer chassis and a stronger hinge. With a versatile camera system and a large capacity battery, the Vivo X Fold 5 will take on the premium Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which came out just a few days prior to Vivo’s foldable device, offering an impressive set of features and upgrades. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 also has a similarly slimmer chassis, an upgraded triple rear camera system and a new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, however, with a higher price tag than before.
SurveyIf you’re wondering which one deserves your hard-earned money, here we have compared both phones in terms of design, display, camera, battery, performance and more.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Design and display
Both the Vivo X Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 come with a book-style foldable design with sleek chassis and nearly invisible hinges. When unfolded, the former measures 4.3mm thick, which makes it barely any thicker than a standard USB-C port. On the other hand, Samsung’s Fold 7 measures 4.2mm, slightly slimmer than the Vivo X Fold 5. For durability, Samsung uses tough Gorilla Glass and a high-end ceramic finish. Both handsets are water- and dust-resistant.
Additionally, Vivo X Fold 5 has an 8.03-inch expansive display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, while Samsung’s Z Fold 7 has a slightly smaller 8-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with up to 2,600 nits peak brightness and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
When folded, Vivo’s foldable has a 6.53-inch cover display with a Full HD+ LTPO AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits peak brightness. On the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, there is a 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2520×1080, 21:9) panel with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Processor and storage
The Vivo X Fold 5 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The handset runs on Vivo’s FunTouch OS 15, based on Android 15. On the other hand, Galaxy Z Fold 7 is powered by the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, making it faster. It also packs up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of onboard storage. It runs on Android 16-based Samsung’s One UI 8, which offers a more polished and smoother experience.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Camera
For photography, Vivo partnered with ZEISS. The X Fold 5 packs a triple camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor (OIS), a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 50MP Sony IMX882 3x periscope telephoto lens. The device also has a 20MP front camera on both the main and cover screens.
Further, Samsung counters with a 200MP main wide-angle camera (with 2x optical quality zoom), a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. It also has a 10MP cover camera and a 10MP main display camera.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Battery and charging
In terms of battery, the Vivo X Fold 5 is the clear winner with a 6,000mAh battery as compared to Samsung’s 4,400mAh battery. However, the real-world testing is yet to be seen.
Further, Vivo’s foldable also supports 80W fast charging, while Samsung supports just 25W wired charging.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Price
The Vivo X Fold 5 is priced at Rs 1,49,999 for its single version with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Whereas, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price starts at Rs 1,74,999 for 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and goes up to Rs 2,10,999 for 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
Follow Us
Himani Jha
Himani Jha is a tech news writer at Digit. Passionate about smartphones and consumer technology, she has contributed to leading publications such as Times Network, Gadgets 360, and Hindustan Times Tech for the past five years. When not immersed in gadgets, she enjoys exploring the vibrant culinary scene, discovering new cafes and restaurants, and indulging in her love for fine literature and timeless music. View Full Profile
