Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Sony Xperia 1
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 70/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Better display (100/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2731 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Sony Xperia 1 by 250.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (45/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.