Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 65/100 vs 55/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,818,396 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 253g
- Better display (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 10 points higher (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (70/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2731 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 104.0% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (39/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.