In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ Premium and Samsung Galaxy Fold. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | G8141 | SM-F907B | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
| Height | 156 mm | 160.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Fold has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| Width | 77 mm | 62.8 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 17.1 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| Weight | 195 g | 276 g | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| 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 | Luminous chrome | Deepsea black | Cosmos black | |
| Body Material | Gorilla glass 5 | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.16 W/kg (body), 1.21 W/kg (head) | 1.267 W/kg (body), 0.542 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 7.3" | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 2152 x 1536 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
| Display Format | 4K | QXGA+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 362 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 4.2:3 | |
| Max Brightness | 700 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Fold has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
| Display Features | 2.5D curved glass | AOD(Always On Display), flex screen | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (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 | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | - | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8998 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 2.45 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Fold has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 540 | - |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Fold has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 512 GB | Samsung Galaxy Fold has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| User Memory | 49.31 GB | 460.5 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Samsung Galaxy Fold has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 120 mm | - | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy Fold has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | Creative effect | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots, Night scene mode | 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 | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | 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 | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator | 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 |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.5-2.4 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
| 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 | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Fold has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | Live Focus mode, AR Emoji | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, 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 | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3230 mAh | 4235 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Fold can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Standby Time | 640 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1480 minutes | 2640 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Fold has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA XZ Premium. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 870 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1480 min Standby (GSM): up to 560 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 640 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 610 hrs Playback (Music): up to 84 hrs Playback (video): up to 680 min |
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 |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Fold has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Now | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | 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 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | 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 | |
| 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 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N78 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | TDD TD 3500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, GATT, DID, HOGP, LDAC | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, M4V, AAC-ELD, ADTS, 3GPP2, MPEG 2 TS, WAVE | 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 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), 3D surround sound (VPT) | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), geomagnetic sensor, RGBC-IR sensor, Significant motion detector | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Glove mode, Multi Window, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Google Voice typing function, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Lock, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Sony BRAVIA TV technology, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), Virtual Phones Technology (VPT), Xperia Actions, Automatic headset compensation | 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 | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ Premium | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB adapter, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, cover, Samsung Galaxy buds | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |
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