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| Global Score | |
| 81 | 88.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| -- | Android 12, 11, 10 |
| 2019-10-02 | 2020-02-14 |
| 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches | 6.59 x 2.90 x 0.28 inches |
| 5.78 ounces | 6.46 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Grey and Red | Mirror black and Mirror purple |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 848.00 | $ 1380.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2636 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 449 pixels per inch | 425 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SM8150-AC (7 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2960 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.14 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.60 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.12 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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
Galaxy Z Flip is a little bit better than the Sony Xperia 5, with a score of 88.5 against 81. Although the Galaxy Z Flip and the Sony Xperia 5 were released only a couple of months apart, the Galaxy Z Flip body is heavier but thinner than the Sony Xperia 5. Xperia 5 counts with a bit sharper screen than Galaxy Z Flip, because although it has a little smaller screen and a quite lower resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels, it also counts with a just a bit greater pixels amount in each display inch.
Sony Xperia 5 has a slightly better memory for games and applications than Galaxy Z Flip, because although it has less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD memory slot that holds up to 512 GB. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip counts with a bit better processing unit than Xperia 5, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip also has a larger amount of RAM memory.
Galaxy Z Flip counts with a slightly better camera than Sony Xperia 5, because although it has a smaller aperture which is worse for low-light photos and videos, and they both have a same resolution back-facing camera and the same (4K) video resolution, the Galaxy Z Flip also counts with a larger sensor providing a higher image quality and faster video frame rates.
Galaxy Z Flip counts with just a bit longer battery life than Xperia 5, because it has a 3300mAh battery capacity instead of 3140mAh.
The Galaxy Z Flip costs a lot more money than the Xperia 5, but it's still a good choice, because you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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