Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Sony Xperia 1 IV sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is the cheaper of the two at $1,599 versus $1,800, a difference of about $201. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 stands out for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever, while Sony Xperia 1 IV is praised for true optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 IV if…
- →True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- →4K 120Hz OLED display
- →Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Pros
- True optical continuous zoom (85-125mm) is unique
- 4K 120Hz OLED display
- Professional video recording with Cinema Pro
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- microSD card slot for expandable storage
Cons
- $1599 was the most expensive mainstream phone
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating problems
- 12 MP sensors felt dated versus competition
- Slow 30W charging
- Point-and-shoot camera results behind rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Sony Xperia 1 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 4K@120fps, Cinema Pro |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.3-2.8, 85-125mm continuous zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| 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 | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO | OLED |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1856 (inner) | 3840 x 1644 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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