Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 delivers revolutionary dual-display versatility with its 7.6-inch inner foldable AMOLED and 6.2-inch cover screen, both running 120Hz, alongside a capable 50MP main camera and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Sony's Xperia 1 VI counters with a sleeker 6.5-inch 2100-nit LTPO OLED display, superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, exceptional videography at 4K@120fps HDR, and a larger 5000mAh battery with faster 30W charging. The Xperia excels in traditional smartphone fundamentals: lighter weight (192g vs 263g), superior display brightness, more powerful processor, and longer battery life. However, the Z Fold 4's transformative form factor and superior storage options (up to 1TB) justify its premium for productivity-focused users. Choose the Sony for refined daily performance and content creation; select Samsung if tablet-like versatility matters most.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 if…
- →Refined hinge is slimmer and lighter than Fold 3
- →Taskbar for PC-like multitasking
- →Improved cameras over Fold 3
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VI if…
- →Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- →Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- →3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Pros
- Refined hinge is slimmer and lighter than Fold 3
- Taskbar for PC-like multitasking
- Improved cameras over Fold 3
- IPX8 water resistance
- Flex mode for hands-free use
Cons
- Still very expensive at $1799
- Heavy at 263 g
- Visible crease on inner display
- Under-display camera quality is poor
- Slow 25W charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Pros
- Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
- Compact form factor for a flagship
- Very long battery life
Cons
- Resolution dropped from 4K to FHD+ vs predecessor
- Slow 30W charging
- Premium price
- Niche appeal outside enthusiasts
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12L, One UI 4.1.1 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 263 g | 192 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 |
| Dimensions | 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm (unfolded) | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.35" Exmor T |
| Front camera | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP under-display (inner) | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps HDR |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.3-3.5, 85-170mm continuous optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | Qi wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2176 x 1812 (inner), 2316 x 904 (cover) | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (both) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz + 3x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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