Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (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 TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 65/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 309g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 4 points higher (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2926532 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1584 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 309 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $2899 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 121.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (90/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 4 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 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.