Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 44/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 263g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 20 points (64/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Performance 54
Display 77
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4380 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 263g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 20 points higher (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (62/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Fold: The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Fold Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 824513 2096581
Geekbench Single 968 2205
Geekbench Multi 2731 7192
Display 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1536x2152 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4380 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 263 g 192 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1536x2152
  • Refresh rate: —
77
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 4380 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +60.7%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (81/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (39/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (53/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (62/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI 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 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on camera score (39/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.