Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 48/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 271g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Overall rating 48/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 271g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 19 points higher (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 4453 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2208x1768 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 271 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2208x1768
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 10W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (66/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.