Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Vivo V29 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Vivo V29 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $449 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,351. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 stands out for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever, while Vivo V29 Pro is praised for 50 mp front camera with autofocus and aura light for exceptional selfies. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Buy the Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1856 (inner) | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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