Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1799 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,818,396); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 34/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9293 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1295 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 39.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $504. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $504 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 6 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 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.