Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-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 (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.2mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| 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 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
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 178.6% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (50/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
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 19 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 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 20/100).
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 (92/100 vs 63/100).
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.