Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 44/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the stronger camera (145 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 17 points higher (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 4453 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $1999 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 146.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1200. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $1200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (67/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (76/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (36/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (85/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (67/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.