Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-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 (3,950,082 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 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 17 / One UI 9 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
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 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 199.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 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 9 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 74/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
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 (98/100 vs 68/100).
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.