Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 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 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has the stronger camera (128 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 253g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 1818396 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 253g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (74/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1818396 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4453 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (66/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.