Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1899 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads — 68/100 vs 50/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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 (2,456,969 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2456969 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 211g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $1799 vs $1899
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 scores 18 points higher (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads (65/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 44/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (65/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2456969 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 130 | — | |
| 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 | 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1899 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 116.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Sony Xperia Pro-I was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (65/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.