Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 220.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.