Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-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 1,818,396); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (63/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 192g vs 253g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 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 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (63/100 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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 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) | 128 | — | |
| 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 13 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (63/100 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).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.