Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Sony Xperia 1

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 57/100 vs 8/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 49 points (57/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 52
Design 0
Value for money 0
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 309g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 49 points higher (57/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (67/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (67/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (49/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Sony Xperia 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 2926532 891237
Geekbench Single 3050 968
Geekbench Multi 9300 2731
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2160x1584 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP65
Dimensions 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 309 g 178 g
Price $2899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
57/100
2926532 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 -228.4%
891237 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Sony Xperia 1 by 228.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (67/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (49/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (52/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (77/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 49 points (57/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (67/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Sony Xperia 1?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.