Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 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 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 151.1% 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 5 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (66/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 4 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 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.