Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1799 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads — 62/100 vs 50/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,378,803 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 263g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Performance 70
Display 78
Camera 60
Battery 39
Portability 52
Value for money 28
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1378803 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3373
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 211g vs 263g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 scores 12 points higher (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads (60/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 — 28/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1378803 1119714
Geekbench Single 1761 1488
Geekbench Multi 4688 3373
Display 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2176x1812 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 124
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 12 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 155.1×130.1×6.3 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 263 g 211 g
Launch price $1799 $1799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
60
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100
1378803 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -23.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 23.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
$1799
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (60/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads on performance (70/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.