Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | 25 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery capacity | 4400 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Weight | 215 g | 236 g |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi | 402 ppi |
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 69.6 and the X Fold 3 Pro scores 70.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (69.6 vs 70.7). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 21.00 g less. 215 vs 236.
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. The single most decisive one: Wired charging — 300.00% more. 100 W vs 25 W.
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.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro?
Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 1.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 if…
Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the measurable edge on weight g, promised os years.
Choose Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro if…
Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro has the measurable edge on wired charging w, wireless charging w, front cam mp.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2050000 | 2070000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 21.4 GHz | 21.4 GHz |
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.