Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $2899 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 60/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2899
- Better display (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 TriFold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (65/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2926532 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1584 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 309 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $2899 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 137.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1600. Sony Xperia 1 III was $1600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (90/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (63/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (65/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.