Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: What to expect from two upcoming foldable phones
Vivo X Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 to launch on July 14 and July 9, respectively.
Vivo offers a larger 6,000mAh battery, while Samsung may feature a 200MP camera.
Both foldables come with Snapdragon 8 Gen series chips and up to 512GB storage.
It’s that time of the year when brands officially introduce their next generation foldable and this year is no different. Both Vivo and Samsung are touted to introduce their X Fold 5 and Z Fold 7 in the Indian market. This year, both the devices are said to be extremely sleek, and carry a host of AI features along with upgraded hardware.
SurveyBoth brands have officially started teasing the upcoming book-style foldable and also confirmed the launch date. Here’s everything that you can expect from both of the devices.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 India launch date
The Vivo X Fold 5 is confirmed to debut in India along with the Vivo X200 FE on July 14. On the other hand, Samsung is organising Galaxy Unpacked on July 9 where it will be introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 design
The Vivo X Fold 5 is said to debut as ultra-thin foldable with 0.92 cm folded and 0.43 when unfolded and weighs 217 grams. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to get 8.9 mm thickness when it is folded and 4.2mm when unfolded. The device may weigh 239 grams.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 specifications
Vivo X Fold 5 is said to get an 8.03-inch LTPO AMOLED panel and a 6.53-inch LTPO OLED cover display with a 120hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to have a 6.5-inch AMOLED cover screen and an 8.2-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the X Fold 5 could get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
On the battery front, the Vivo X Fold 5 is rumoured to get a 6,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 30W wireless charging. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to be backed by a 4,400 mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 camera
Both devices may offer a triple camera setup. The Vivo X Fold 5 may come with triple 50MP cameras with a 32MP front camera. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 may come with an upgraded 200MP primary camera, 10MP telephoto sensor, and 12MP ultrawide sensor. Both of them will have a variety of AI features.
Vivo X Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price expectations
If the reports are believed to be true, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 may debut with a price tag of Rs 1,64,999. On the other hand, the Vivo X Fold 5 is said to be priced at Rs 1,59,999. However, it is not confirmed at the moment.
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