Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 44/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4380); the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 263g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 263g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 16 points higher (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (65/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (46/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (65/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Fold — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.