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| Global Score | |
| 90.6 | 81 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2021-08-11 | 2019-10-02 |
| 6.23 x 5.04 x 0.25 inches | 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches |
| 9.56 ounces | 5.78 ounces |
| Phantom Black, Phantom Green and Phantom Silver | Black, Blue, Grey and Red |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 848.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2208 x 1768 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 372 pixels per inch | 449 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 7.7 | 9.79 |
| 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 | |
| 4400mAh Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.24 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | 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
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a score of 90.6, which is much better than Xperia 5's global score of 81. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 construction is newer and thinner than Xperia 5's, although it is also incredibly heavier. The Sony Xperia 5 features a little bit better looking screen than Galaxy Z Fold 3, because although it has a bit lower 1080 x 2520 resolution and a bit smaller display, it also counts with a just a bit greater screen pixels density.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a bit better CPU than Sony Xperia 5, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 also has a larger amount of RAM. Xperia 5 has a slightly better memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 512 GB.
The Xperia 5 captures much better videos and photos than Galaxy Z Fold 3, and although they both have a same resolution back facing camera, the Xperia 5 also has a lot larger aperture for better low light captures and videos. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a way better battery life than Sony Xperia 5, because it has a 4400mAh battery size.
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