Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 66/100 vs 62/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,519,456 vs 1,378,803); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has the stronger camera (124 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 263g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1519456 vs 1378803
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 182g vs 263g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 4 points higher (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1378803 | 1519456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 124 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 155.1×130.1×6.3 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 by 9.3% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 66/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.