Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 62/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,378,803); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 263g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Performance 70
Display 78
Camera 60
Battery 39
Portability 52
Value for money 28
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1378803
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 263g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 2 points higher (64/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1378803 2096581
Geekbench Single 1761 2205
Geekbench Multi 4688 7192
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2176x1812 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 124
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 12 MP
Front camera 10 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP65
Dimensions 155.1×130.1×6.3 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 263 g 192 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
60
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100
1378803 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +34.2%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
$1799
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (60/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.