Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 48/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 271g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 11W vs 10W
- Lighter: 186g vs 271g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1799
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 12 points higher (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (65/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2208x1768 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 271 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 7.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Sony Xperia 1 III was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (46/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (65/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.