Between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and iQOO 13, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes out ahead in screen size and promised os updates, while the iQOO 13 wins on wired charging and front camera. Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 69.5 and the iQOO 13 scores 75.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iQOO 13 edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.5 vs 75.3), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Z Fold 7 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are screen size, promised os updates, wireless charging.
Pick the iQOO 13 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are wired charging, front camera, battery capacity, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iQOO 13 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins
- ▲Screen size — 11.44% more. 7.6 " vs 6.82 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Vivo - iQOO 13 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 380.00% more. 120 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Front camera — 220.00% more. 32 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Battery capacity — 39.77% more. 6150 mAh vs 4400 mAh.
- ▲AnTuTu — 37.56% more. 2820000 vs 2050000.
- ▲Pixel density — 36.36% more. 510 ppi vs 374 ppi.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Weight — 2.00 g less. 213 vs 215.
- ▲Water resistance: IP69 (vs IP68).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 213 glead |
| Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8.13 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP69lead |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7.6 "lead | 6.82 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 374 ppi | 510 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4400 mAh | 6150 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - iQOO 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iQOO 13?+
iQOO 13 has 39.8% more battery — 4400 mAh vs 6150 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iQOO 13?+
iQOO 13 is 2g lighter — 215g vs 213g.
Is Galaxy Z Fold 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an IP68 rating.
Does iQOO 13 support 5G?+
Yes, iQOO 13 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or iQOO 13?+
iQOO 13 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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