Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Xperia 1 VI
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy Z Fold5 (supported until Aug 2028); want maximum speed → Xperia 1 VI (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3).
Value Score: Galaxy Z Fold5 54 · Xperia 1 VI 55 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Xperia 1 VI's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch ltpo oled, fhd+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120hz, up to ~1300 nits.
The Xperia 1 VI's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy Z Fold5 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,000mAh vs 4,400mAh — the Xperia 1 VI lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy Z Fold5 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $750 | $850 |
| Display | 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1812x2176, 120Hz + 6.2-inch cover Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 904x2316, 120Hz | 6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom |
| Dimensions | 154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm folded / 154.9 × 129.9 × 6.1 mm unfolded | 162 × 74 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 253 g | 192 g |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 |
| Supported until | Aug 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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