Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |  Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 162,000 – KSh 203,000 | KSh 200,000.00 |
| Display | 8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio); Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.85 inches: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB,1TB |
| Rear camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4μm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Battery | Li-Po 4400 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (China) 6,800mAh (Global) |
| Charging | 25W wired, QC2.0 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired |
| Weight | 215 g (7.58 oz) | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8 | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | vivo |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | X500 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2025, July 09 | 2026, September 21 |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2 mm Folded: 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm | 163.3 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 215 g (7.58 oz) | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.0 inches, 204.2 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio); Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.85 inches: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1968 x 2184 pixels (~368 ppi density) | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~507 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Mohs level 1 | Armor Glass, Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | Titanium plate layer for display support Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi | Ultra HDR image support |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.55 GHz & 3x4.35 GHz & 3x3.1 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) | Mali-G2-Ultra-NX |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB,1TB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4μm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm | 50 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT import |
| Rear camera video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 10-bit HDR, HDR10+ | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 17 EV TrueDynamic Log, Dolby Vision HDR, 4K@120fps 10-bit Log, 10-bit 422 APV |
| Front camera features | HDR | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Po 4400 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (China) 6,800mAh (Global) |
| Charging | 25W wired, QC2.0 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8 | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Model-dependent SIM configurations: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | No |
| Satellite features | — | Satellite connectivity support (1TB 12GB RAM only; for China) |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor Aluminum | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Additional features | Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | — |
| Colors | — | Black, Gray, White, Orange |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | High-bitrate audio support | — |