vivo X Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: which is better?

vivo X Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: Globally, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is available for purchase. But the vivo X Fold is only available in China for now. In this comparison, we’ll outline the differences and similarities between these two Foldable. We aim to help you make a better purchasing decision.

While at the bottom of this article, there will be the verdict segment that will guide you on which is better for you. So make sure to read to the end.

vivo X Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Specs

Specs	vivo X Fold	Z Fold 3
Display	8.03-inch, 120Hz (unfolded)	7.6-inch, 120Hz (unfolded)
Display	6.53-inch, 120Hz (folded)	6.2-inch, 120Hz (folded)
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256/512GB	256/512GB
Back Camera	50 + 48 + 12 + 8MP	12 + 12 + 12MP
Front Camera	16MP	10MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	Snapdragon 888 5G
Software	Android 12	Android 11
Battery	4,600mAh (65W)	4,400mAh (25W)

Display and Durability

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 when unfolded has a 7.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate enabled. It supports an S-Pen and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is water-resistant. The cover display features a 120Hz refresh rate with a display size of a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen. When it comes to durability as far foldable devices are concerned, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is numero Uno.

On the other hand, vivo X Fold has a bigger display of an 8.03-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The cover display is 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED with 120Hz support. The vivo X Fold has a top-notch display quality, however, it is not as durable as the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Camera

When it comes to the camera, the vivo X Fold aced the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The vivo X Fold comes with a 50MP OIS main cam, alongside a 48MP ultra-wide, a 12MP portrait lens, and an 8MP OIS telephoto 5x optical zoom. The selfie camera is better too. It has 16MP placed on both dot-in displays.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 camera system is not bad either. It brings a 12MP OIS main snapper, 12MP periscope 2x telephoto lens, and 12MP ultrawide lens. While upfront is a 10MP selfie camera. The UDC camera on the main display is 4MP and lacks proper quality in photography.

Performance | 5G | Configuration

Both foldable devices have 12GB RAM + 256/512 GB storage configuration. However, the chipsets are different. The vivo X Fold is more powerful with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G chip. While the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is powered by Snapdragon 888 5G chip. Although both devices are 5G connected.

Software

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 was released in 2021 and as such, it booted Android 11 out of the box. However, Samsung has promised 4 years of software updates. While the vivo X Fold boots Android 12 out of the box with 2 or 3 years of software updates.

Battery

There is a slight difference when it comes to their battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 battery is 4,400 mAh capacity with a 25W fast charge. While that of vivo X Fold is a 4,600mAh battery capacity with a 65W fast charge.

vivo X Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: Price

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is more pricey at launch with a starting price of $1,799 for the 12/256GB model (although there are currently discounts). While the vivo X Fold is cheaper with a starting price of $1,549 but is not available outside of China for now.

Buy Galaxy Z Fold 3 and vivo X Fold

Galaxy Z Fold 3	Price
Buy on Amazon	£1,540
Buy on Amazon	$1,499
Buy on Amazon	€1,549

vivo X Fold	Price
Buy on Giztop	$1,799

vivo X Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: verdict

vivo X Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 conclusion. The vivo X Fold is a worthy competitor but it seems the tech company is not ready yet to release it outside of China. So for those interested in foldable devices living outside china, your best bet remains the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.