Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
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vivo iQOO Z9s
#630Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
vivo iQOO Z9s
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
51.651.8
Display
88.588.5
Battery
66.067.5
Build
72.870.8
Overall
69.769.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G features a premium build with a foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display measuring 7.6 inches, while the vivo iQOO Z9s has a slightly smaller 6.77-inch AMOLED display.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Z Fold3 is powered by the Snapdragon 888, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 in the iQOO Z9s.
- The camera system on the Z Fold3 includes a versatile triple-lens setup with a 12 MP main sensor, whereas the iQOO Z9s boasts a 50 MP primary camera, providing higher resolution images.
- Battery capacity favors the iQOO Z9s with 5500 mAh compared to the Z Fold3's 4400 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 44W.
- Software-wise, the Z Fold3 runs on Android 11 with One UI 6.1, while the iQOO Z9s operates on Android 14 with Funtouch 14, offering different user experiences and upgrade paths.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
vivo iQOO Z9s
General
Release Date
2021, August 11
2024, August 21
Announced
2021, August 11
2024, August 21
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Fold3 5G
N/A
Display
Size
7.6"
6.77"
Type
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1768 x 2208 pixels (~374 ppi density)
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1768
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Schott Xensation
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 660
Mali-G615 MC2
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
4 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
4 MP, f/1.8, 2.0µm, under displayCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
4K@30/60fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Li-Ion 5500 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired11W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
44W wired7.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mmFolded: 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4-16 mm
163.7 x 75 x 7.5 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Weight
271 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Green, Thom Browne Edition, Wooyoungmi Edition
Titanium Matte, Onyx Green
Foldable
✓
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14
OS Version
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No