Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 64/100 vs 44/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,761,879 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 263g).
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1761879 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 187g vs 263g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 20 points higher (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (64/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 V leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (76/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (39/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (64/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 20 points (64/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on camera score (39/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.