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| Global Score | |
| 85.6 | 78.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2021-08-11 | 2017-09-19 |
| 6.54 x 2.84 x 0.27 inches | 5.83 x 2.87 x 0.29 inches |
| 6.46 ounces | 5.50 ounces |
| Cream, Lavender and Phantom Black | Black, Blue, Pink and Silver |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1000.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2636 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Dynamic AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 425 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 7.92 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Nano SIM Battery | 2700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.28 | 4.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is just a bit better than the Sony Xperia XZ1, getting a score of 85.6 against 78.3. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3's construction is noticeably newer and just a little bit thinner than Sony Xperia XZ1's, but it is also heavier. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 counts with just a little better hardware performance than Xperia XZ1, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 also has 4 GB more RAM memory.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 features a little bit better looking display than Xperia XZ1, because it has a little bit higher quantity of pixels per screen inch, a bigger display and a quite better 1080 x 2636 pixels resolution. Xperia XZ1 takes much better photos and videos than Galaxy Z Flip 3, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not favorable for capturing photographs or videos in low-light environments, it also counts with a much better 19 MP resolution back-facing camera.
Sony Xperia XZ1 features a much better storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy Z Flip 3, because although it has only 64 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that supports up to 1,95 TB. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 counts with longer battery lifetime than Sony Xperia XZ1, because it has a 22 percent greater battery capacity.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 costs a lot more than Sony Xperia XZ1, but you can get a better phone for that few more dollars.
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