Samsung and Vivo are back into foldable games, and this time, both brands are big goals. If you are wondering which of these two latest foldables are entitled to your attention (and your money), then you are not alone. On one hand, Samsung Galaxy Z Folds 7, which is 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 huge battery, sharp charging and triple 50-megapixel camera setup. If you are in the market for a foldable phone in 2025, there is a clear breakdown here how they compare in both major areas.

Design and construction

Both phones are created to affect. The Galaxy Z fold 7 is slightly slimmer at 4.2 mm and 8.9 mm when folded. Vivo X fold 5 is slight thick at 4.3 mm and 9.2 mm, although this difference is really not noticeable in day-to-day use. Samsung is also slightly lighter at 215 grams, while Vivo comes in 217 grams. In terms of security, Samsung uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Gorilla Glass Kavach (cover screen), as well as with ip48 dust and water resistance. Vivo uses its own 2 general armor glass and provides ip59 protection, which gives it better dust resistance. Samsung also gives you a greater color option – blue shadow, silver shadow, jet black and mint. The vivo is affixed to the titanium gray.

Display

Both Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Vivo X Fold 5 120Hz come with large, sharp AMOLED inner screens with refresh rates. Vivo’s 8.03-inch inner display offers a resolution of 2200 x 2480 pixels and peak brightness of 4500 notes. Samsung’s 8-inch internal screen is a slightly lower resolution of 1968 x 2184 pixel and the top of 2600 NITs. On the outward, Vivo has a 6.5 -inch cover display with 1172 x 2748 pixel resolution, while Samsung has a 6.5 -inch panel, as well as 1080 x 2520 pixels resolution. Vivo also moves ahead with a slightly faster exterior screen, both in terms of resolution and brightness. However, the gap of the real world is very negligible.

Display

Under the hood, the Galaxy Z fold 7 is powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip. Vivo Snapdragon 8 uses General 3, which is still great, but slightly behind in overall power. Samsung also provides more flexibility with RAM and storage – up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Vivo offers just one version with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.

software

This is an area where Samsung takes a clear lead. The Galaxy Z fold 7 runs Vanui 8 based on Android 16 and promises seven years of the software update. Vivo’s X fold comes with a Funtch OS 15 based on Android 15 with a four -year update. Not bad, but not as future proof as Samsung. Additionally, Samsung Funtouch offers a wide range of features in Oneui unlike people on OS.

Battery and charging

Vivo dominates with a large battery of 6,000mAh in this era compared to Samsung’s 4,400mAh. The X fold 5 also supports 80W wired and 40W wireless charging. The Samsung Galaxy Z Folds offers 25W wired and 15W wireless on 7, which is very slow. If you want a phone that quickly charge and lasts longer, then there is one to defeat Vivo.

Quarrel

Samsung brings a 200-megapixel primary rear camera, as well as 10-megapixel telephoto and 12-megapixel ultra-wide. Vivo uses a different approach with three 50-megapixel cameras for detailed, ultra-wide and telephoto shots. Samsung’s sensor should give you more detail, but in the setup of Vivo, there is a possibility of offering more stability in all three lenses. Both phones have dual front cameras (cover screens and internal screens)-10-megapixels on megapixels and 20-megapixels on vivo.

price

Samsung offers Galaxy Z fold 7 in three variants-12 GB RAM + 256 GB model costs Rs 1,74,999, 12 GB + 512 GB version costs Rs 1,86,999, and the top-un-16GB RAM + 1 TB storage model is priced at Rs 2,16,999. Vivo has launched just one version of X Fold 5 with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for Rs 1,49,999.

Penetration

At the end of the day, both Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Vivo X Fold 5 provide something impressive. Samsung gives you strong software support, slightly more sophisticated design and more powerful performance. Vivo counters with a large battery, rapid charging, and a seriously bright performance. Whatever you choose, you are packed a premium foldable with features. All this matters more to you.