Between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and X Fold 3 Pro, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes out ahead in weight / promised os updates, while the X Fold 3 Pro wins on wired charging / wireless charging. Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 69.5 and the X Fold 3 Pro scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X Fold 3 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.5 vs 73.1), but the 3.6-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 you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the X Fold 3 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wired charging, wireless charging, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins
- ▲Weight — 21.00 g less. 215 vs 236.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Why Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro wins
- ▲Wired charging — 300.00% more. 100 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Front camera — 220.00% more. 32 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Battery capacity — 29.55% more. 5700 mAh vs 4400 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 7.49% more. 402 ppi vs 374 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 5.66% more. 8.03 " vs 7.6 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 0.98% more. 2070000 vs 2050000.
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 glead | 236 g |
| Thickness | 10.6 mmlead | 11.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IPX8lead |
| Form factor | foldable_book | foldable_book |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7.6 " | 8.03 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 374 ppi | 402 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4400 mAh | 5700 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 100 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or X Fold 3 Pro?+
X Fold 3 Pro has 29.5% more battery — 4400 mAh vs 5700 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or X Fold 3 Pro?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 is 21g lighter — 215g vs 236g.
Is Galaxy Z Fold 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an IP68 rating.
Does X Fold 3 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, X Fold 3 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or X Fold 3 Pro?+
X Fold 3 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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