Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,818,396 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 168g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads (63/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 34/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; 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 Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (76/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3373 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Sony Xperia 5 III was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (63/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (76/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.