Side by side comparison and review of Sony XPERIA 5 IV and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. 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 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-F946B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 156 mm | 154.9 mm | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
Width | 67 mm | 67.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has greater width than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Depth | 8.2 mm | 13.4 mm | Sony XPERIA 5 IV is narrower than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Weight | 172 g | 253 g | Sony XPERIA 5 IV is lighter than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 67.1 mm x 13.4 mm x 154.9 mm Unfolded - 129.9 mm x 6.1 mm x 154.9 mm |
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Body Colour | Black | Green | Icy blue | Cream | Phantom black | |
Body Material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Armour Aluminium frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | IPX8 | |
Repairability Index | - | 8 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | - | 1.244 W/kg (head), 3.12 W/kg (limb), 1.193 W/kg (body) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | OLED | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2176 x 1812 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | QXGA+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 374 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21.6:18 | |
Max Brightness | - | 1750 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Both phones have the same refresh rate. |
Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | - | |
Display Features | 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 | 100% DCI-P3 | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (scratch resistant glass) |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 2316 x 904 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2176 x 1812 pixels |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
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Clock Speed | - | 3.36 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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RAM | 8 GB | LPDDR5X SDRAM - 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
User Memory | - | 216.1 GB | |
Memory Interface | UFS | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB | - |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Sensor Size | 1/1.7" | - | |
Sensor Type | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Field of View (FoV) | 82 degree(s) | 85 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 24 mm | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Videography Pro | Nightography, Capture View, Astro Hyperlapse | |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 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 | 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 30fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Stereo Recording, EIS video stabilisation, 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 | RAW image capture, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Super Resolution, Dual preview, Auto FPS |
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) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better second camera lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 40 degree(s) | 123 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger second camera lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | 60 mm | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
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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/2.2 | F/2.4 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better third camera lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 124 degree(s) | 36 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | 16 mm | - | |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Space Zoom x30 |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 12 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/2.9" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Field of View (Front) | 83 degree(s) | 85 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger front lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 4 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/1.8 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 2 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Front) | - | Under display camera |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 2400 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (LTE): up to 17 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 73 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2400 min |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Technology | 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 12 | Android 13 | |
User Interface | - | One UI 5.1.1 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Data Transmission | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 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 | |
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 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, 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 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 | 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 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12 | |
5G NR Frequency | 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 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 LE | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has UWB wireless technology. |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | 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 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Sensors | - | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
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Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | 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 | Multitasking, Multi Window, MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, Samsung DeX support, Samsung Smart Switch, dual battery, Flex mode, Samsung Knox Vault, S Pen support, taskbar |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA 5 IV | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Included Accessories | - | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery | VDE, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IEC 61960 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |