Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1899 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads — 68/100 vs 60/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (2,347,721 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has the stronger camera (130 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2347721 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1899
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 scores 8 points higher (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads (65/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 40/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 28/100; 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 Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2347721 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 3373 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1856 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.5×132.6×5.6 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1899 | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Sony Xperia 1 III was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (65/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads on performance (83/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.