Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $2899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 51/100 (a 18-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 1135878
- 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
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $2899
- Better display (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 18 points higher (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 5 III (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (76/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2926532 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1584 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 309 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $2899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 157.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1900. Sony Xperia 5 III was $1900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (52/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (63/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (76/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.