Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-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 Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
Sony Xperia 5 III
Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 14
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • 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 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 199g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). 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 "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Sony Xperia 5 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 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1828x2584 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
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 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
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 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 168 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
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 5 III
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Sony Xperia 5 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 -178.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 5 III
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (92/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (50/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 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 5 III?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.