Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 III and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 III, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 III, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 643 ppi
- against 373 ppi
- Weight
- 187.1 g
- against 282 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Usable Surface
- 88.6 %
- against 84.2 %
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 7.6″
- against 6.5″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 3.09 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 889,100 | 564,907 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,465 Best value | 1,135 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,533 Best value | 3,097 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.09 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.42 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Purple | Bronze, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 128.2 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 187.1 g Best value | 282 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % | 88.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 11 W |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,644 px | 1,768 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,840 px Best value | 2,208 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 643 ppi Best value | 373 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant | Foldable Display, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.23″ |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 11 | — |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Single Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, FM Radio, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.86 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.45 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Galaxy Z Fold2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XQBC62/V, XQBC52V.UKCX, SO-51B, SOG03, A101SO, XQ-BC62, XQ-BC72, XQ-BC52, XQ-BC01, XQ-BC11, XQ-BC21 | SM-F916B, SM-F916U, SM-F916U1, SM-F916N, SM-F9160, SM-F916W, SCG05 |
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