Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,320,406); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.2mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money 44
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3119308 1320406
Geekbench Single 3041 1675
Geekbench Multi 9494 4453
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1828x2584 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 10 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP65
Dimensions 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 185 g
Price $1000
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
66/100 -136.2%
1320406 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 136.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.