Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | 7.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP+12MP/4MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 30W | 4400mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
| Display | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | 7.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP+12MP/4MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 30W | 4400mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Multimedia, Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming and Software |
General
| Colors | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | Phantom Black, Phantom Green, Phantom Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 14, 2021 | August 16, 2021 | ||
| Availability | August 25, 2021 | September 10, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,702 | ₹1,49,999 | ||
| Colors | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | Phantom Black, Phantom Green, Phantom Silver | ||
| Launch | April 14, 2021 | August 16, 2021 | ||
| Availability | August 25, 2021 | September 10, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,702 | ₹1,49,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 7.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1644 pixels | 1768 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3840 pixels | 2208 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 21:9 | 22.5:18 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 643 ppi | 374 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 4K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 7.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1644 pixels | 1768 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3840 pixels | 2208 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 21:9 | 22.5:18 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 643 ppi | 374 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 4K | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 560 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Weight | 186 grams | 271 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | - | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IPX8 (Water Resistance) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 186 grams | 271 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | - | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IPX8 (Water Resistance) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 |
Main Camera
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Eye-Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating | HDR10+, LED flash, OIS, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | OIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Eye-Tracking, HDR, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating | HDR10+, LED flash, OIS, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | OIS, Slow Motion |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Sony Xperia UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Live Translate | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Sony Xperia UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 4 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Single | ||
| Features | Hand Gesture, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 4 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Single | ||
| Features | Hand Gesture, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4400 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
