Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Fold and Sony XPERIA 1 IV. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F907B | - | |
Form Factor | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | Touch | |
Height | 160.9 mm | 165 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Width | 62.8 mm | 71 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Depth | 17.1 mm | 8.2 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 IV is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Weight | 276 g | 187 g | Sony XPERIA 1 IV is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Dimensions Details | Folded - 62.8 mm x 17.1 mm x 160.9 mm Unfolded - 117.9 mm x 7.6 mm x 160.9 mm |
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Body Colour | Cosmos black | Black | Purple | |
Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 1 IV is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
SAR Value | 1.267 W/kg (body), 0.542 W/kg (head) | 0.92 W/kg (body), 0.88 W/kg (head), 1.56 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | OLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 7.3" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2152 x 1536 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Display Format | QXGA+ | 4K | |
Pixel Density | 362 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | 4.2:3 | 21:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1000000:1 | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
Display Features | AOD(Always On Display), flex screen | Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, Dark mode, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, 100% DCI-P3 | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | - | |
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Second Display Screen Size | 4.6" | - | |
Second Display Resolution | 1680 x 720 pixels | - | |
Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 512 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Fold has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
User Memory | 460.5 GB | - | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Fold has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/1.7" | |
Sensor Type | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.7 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Field of View (FoV) | 123 degree(s) | 82 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 24 mm | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view | Burst mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Vlog mode, Videography Pro, VENICE CS, Soft Monochrome | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold has face detection. |
Light Source | High CRI LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, backlighting detection | Object tracking, Stereo Recording, EIS video stabilisation, BIONZ X for mobile, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, 5-Axis Stabilisation, 4K HDR video recording, Real-Time Tracking, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, ZEISS Optics, AI subject detection |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.5" | |
Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.5-2.4 | F/2.3 - f/2.8 | Samsung Galaxy Fold has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 77 degree(s) | 28 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger second camera lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same third camera resolution. |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/2.5" | |
Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 45 degree(s) | 124 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 3 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.9" | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | 83 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode, AR Emoji | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Selfie portrait | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Hand Shutter |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 8 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | 85 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 1.12 μm | - | |
Camera Functions (2nd Front) | RGB Depth Camera | - |
THIRD FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Front) | 10 Megapixels | - | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
Field of View (3rd Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (3rd Front) | 1.22 μm | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4235 mAh | 5000 mAh | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | Qi | |
Talk Time | 2640 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 73 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 2640 min |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | N78 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | TDD TD 3500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.2 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Music Pro, PS Remote Play |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | - | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Battery Share function, DualSense control compatibility, full-stage stereo speakers |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Included Accessories | USB adapter, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, cover, Samsung Galaxy buds | - | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery |