Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1531 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 66/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $1000 vs $1531
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (44/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 3 points higher (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $1531 | $1000 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 136.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $531. Sony Xperia 1 IV is cheaper by $531.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.