Vivo’s X Fold 5 and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 are competing in India, offering similar specifications but significantly different pricing. We have compared both phones to determine which is the better option.
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Display
Vivo X Fold 5: 8.03-inch 8T LTPO flexible internal display and a 6.53-inch 8T LTPO exterior display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner screen and a 6.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover screen
Processor
Vivo X Fold 5: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Rear camera(s)
Vivo X Fold 5: Features a Zeiss-backed triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX921) main sensor, a 50-megapixel (Samsung JN1) ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX882) periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom capability. The device also has telephoto and macro functions.
Also Read: Vivo X Fold 5 with 120Hz refresh rate 8T LTPO display launched in India
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Features a triple outer camera setup that includes a 200MP Wide-angle Camera (Quad Pixel AF, OIS, F1.7, Pixel size: 0.6μm, FOV: 85˚), a 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, Pixel size: 1.4μm, FOV: 120˚) and a 10MP Telephoto Camera (PDAF, OIS, F2.4, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚, 3X optical zoom).
Selfie camera
Vivo X Fold 5: 20-megapixel front-facing camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: 10MP Selfie Camera (F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 85˚)
RAM and storage
Vivo X Fold 5: Single 16GB RAM with 512GB storage
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: up to 16GB RAM and up to 1Tb storage
Battery
Vivo X Fold 5: 6,000mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: 4,400mAh battery
Operating system
Vivo X Fold 5: OriginOS 5 based on Android 15
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Android 16-based One UI 8
Price
Vivo X Fold 5: Rs 1,49,999
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Rs 1,74,999
Our Take
Compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Vivo X Fold 5’s main and cover screens feature brighter displays (with a peak brightness of 4500 nits), which may enhance visibility outdoors.
Both the Vivo X Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 are flagship phones with the newest CPUs. While the X Fold 5 utilises the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the Z Fold 7 employs a specially designed “Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy” chipset. However, the Snapdragon 8 Elite may have a minor performance advantage because it is effectively an optimised Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
Also Read: Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
The Vivo X Fold 5 boasts three 50MP sensors that were co-engineered with ZEISS, while the Galaxy Z Fold 7 sports a 200MP primary rear camera. Vivo’s dual 20MP front cameras and better telephoto and ultrawide lenses highlight its adaptable camera capabilities.
For heavy users, the Vivo X Fold 5 offers a substantial edge over the Z Fold 7 due to its bigger 6000mAh battery and quicker wired and wireless charging capabilities.
So, which one to choose?
The functionality and performance of both smartphones are superb. However, if Samsung sticks to its premium foldable segment pricing plan, the Vivo X Fold 5 is a tough competitor in India for its competitive pricing.
