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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-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 (3,065,623 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the stronger camera (145 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 4188
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 56/100). 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 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (76/100 vs 56/100). 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.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 4188 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | 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 / 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 | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
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 132.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 68/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (76/100 vs 56/100).
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
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 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
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.