Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 44/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4380); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 263g).

The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Samsung Galaxy Fold by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Performance 54
Display 77
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?

  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4380 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 211g vs 263g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 6 points higher (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (43/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Fold: The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Fold Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 824513 1119714
Geekbench Single 968 1488
Geekbench Multi 2731 3373
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 0W
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 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 263 g 211 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1536x2152
  • Refresh rate: —
77
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 4380 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +26.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknown
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (43/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Samsung Galaxy Fold by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.