Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Vivo X Fold 5: Every difference that you wanted to know

India Today

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Samsung and Vivo are back in the foldable game, and this time, both brands are aiming big. If you're wondering which of these two latest foldables deserves your attention (and your money), you're not alone. On one side, Samsung brings the Galaxy Z Fold 7, packed with top-end specs, sleek design, and long-term software support. On the other hand, Vivo has introduced the X Fold 5, loaded with a massive battery, faster charging, and a triple 50-megapixel camera setup. If you're in the market for a foldable phone in 2025, here's a clear breakdown of how these two compare across key areas.advertisementDesign and BuildBoth phones are built to impress. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is slightly slimmer at 4.2mm when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded. The Vivo X Fold 5 is marginally thicker at 4.3mm and 9.2mm, though the difference isn't really noticeable in day-to-day use. Samsung is also a bit lighter at 215 grams, while Vivo comes in at 217 grams. In terms of protection, Samsung uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Gorilla Glass Armor (cover screen), along with IP48 dust and water resistance. Vivo uses its own 2nd Gen Armor Glass and offers IP59 protection, which gives it better dust resistance. Samsung gives you more colour choices too – Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, and Mint. Vivo sticks with Titanium Gray.DisplayBoth the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Vivo X Fold 5 come with big, sharp AMOLED inner screens with a 120Hz refresh rate. Vivo's 8.03-inch inner display offers a resolution of 2200 x 2480 pixels and a peak brightness of 4500 nits. Samsung's 8-inch inner screen delivers a slightly lower resolution of 1968 x 2184 pixels and a peak brightness of 2600 nits. On the outside, Vivo has a 6.5-inch cover display with a 1172 x 2748 pixel resolution, while Samsung features a 6.5-inch panel as well, with a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels. Vivo also edges ahead with a slightly sharper outer screen, both in terms of resolution and brightness. However, the real-world difference is pretty negligible.Performance
Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is powered by the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Vivo uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is still great, but slightly behind in overall power. Samsung also offers more flexibility with RAM and storage – up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Vivo offers just one variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.SoftwareThis is one area where Samsung takes a clear lead. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 runs OneUI 8 based on Android 16 and promises seven years of software updates. Vivo's X Fold 5 comes with Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, with four years of updates. Not bad, but not as future-proof as Samsung. Additionally, Samsung offers a wider range of AI features in OneUI as opposed to the ones on Funtouch OS.Battery and chargingVivo dominates this round with a huge 6,000mAh battery compared to Samsung's 4,400mAh. The X Fold 5 also supports 80W wired and 40W wireless charging. Samsung offers 25W wired and 15W wireless on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is a lot slower. If you want a phone that charges quickly and lasts long, Vivo is the one to beat.CameraSamsung brings a 200-megapixel primary rear camera, along with a 10-megapixel telephoto and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide. Vivo uses a different approach with three 50-megapixel cameras for wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto shots. Samsung's sensor should give you more detail, but Vivo's setup is likely to offer more consistency across all three lenses. Both phones have dual front cameras (cover screen and internal screen) — 10-megapixel on Samsung, and 20-megapixel on Vivo.PriceadvertisementSamsung offers the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in three variants — the 12GB RAM + 256GB model costs Rs 1,74,999, the 12GB + 512GB version is priced at Rs 1,86,999, and the top-end 16GB RAM + 1TB storage model is priced at Rs 2,16,999. Vivo has launched just one variant of the X Fold 5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage at Rs 1,49,999.Summing upAt the end of the day, both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Vivo X Fold 5 offer something impressive. Samsung gives you stronger software support, a slightly more refined design, and more powerful performance. Vivo counters with a bigger battery, faster charging, and a seriously bright display. Whichever one you choose, you're getting a premium foldable packed with features. It all comes down to what matters more to you.- Ends