Samsung Galaxy Fold VS Sony Xperia 1 – Which One Has Value For Money?

One of the most expensive smartphone from Samsung right now is the new foldable smartphone which is the Samsung Galaxy Fold. The Galaxy Fold price tag is the only obstacle that will prevent many from getting the new phone. In other to avoid breaking your wallet you should shop for a better alternative instead. This is the reason why we will be looking at the comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 to see their specs differences and price.

Samsung Galaxy Fold Sony Xperia 1

Samsung Galaxy Fold VS Sony Xperia 1- Design Comparison

In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is a premium and attractive smartphone that will draw attention at first sight. The phone parades a smooth panel with a triple rear camera and on-screen fingerprint sensor for security. It’s built with Glass and metal frame.
You can order the phone in multiple colors. As for the Sony Xperia 1, it’s not looking that fancy, however, the phone packs a premium body as well. It’s built with the combination of Aluminum Alloy and glass. It measures 6.57 in x 2.83 in x 0.32 in dimensions and weight 180 gram. The Sony Xperia 1 is both dust and water resistant and it’s available in multiple colors with a fingerprint sensor for security.

Samsung Galaxy Fold VS Sony Xperia 1- Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a screen display size of 7.3-inches under Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1536 x 2152 Pixels and 414 PPI density, while the Sony Xperia 1 has a screen size of 6.5-inches QHD+ under OLED Capacitive Touchscreen with a resolution of 1644 x 3840 Pixels and 643 PPI density. Both phones have display protection, while the Sony Xperia 1 has a higher screen to body ratio.

Samsung Galaxy Fold VS Sony Xperia 1- Camera Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a triple rear cameras of 12 Megapixels (WD) f/1.5 + 12 Megapixels (TP) f/2.4 + 16 Megapixels (UW) f/2.2 with dual LED flash and a front facing camera of 10 Megapixels f/1.9 + 8 Megapixels & 10 MP f/2.2 Cover Camera, whereas the Sony Xperia 1 has a triple rear cameras of 12 Megapixels f/1.6 + 12 Megapixels f/2.4 + 12 Megapixels f/2.4 with dual LED flash and a front camera of 8 MP f/2.0 with 1.0µm. The Galaxy Fold will take better photos than it’s rival.

Samsung Galaxy Fold VS Sony Xperia 1- Performance Comparison

On the inside, the Samsung Galaxy Fold has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SDM855 chipset with an octa-core processor that clocked at a speed of 2.84GHz and Qualcomm Adreno 640 GPU, while the Sony Xperia 1 has a similar Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SDM855 chipset with an octa-core processor that clocked at a speed of 2.84GHz and Qualcomm Adreno 640 GPU. The Galaxy Fold has 12GB RAM with onboard storage of 512GB, while the Sony Xperia 2 has 6GB RAM with internal memory of 64GB/128GB which is expandable via micro SD card. Both phones are powered by Android 9.0 Pie operating system and they have support for 4G LTE network and other regulars.

Samsung Galaxy Fold VS Sony Xperia 1- Battery & Price Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a nonremovable battery capacity of 4,380 mAh with Fast Charging 18W, while the Sony Xperia 1 has a battery capacity of 3,300 mAh with Fast Charging 18W & Wireless Charging. On the price, the Galaxy Fold will sell at a price of $1980, while the Sony Xperia 1 will cost around $1000.

Samsung Galaxy Fold VS Sony Xperia 1

Samsung Galaxy Fold Sony Xperia 1
DIMENSIONS -, Gram 6.57 in x 2.83 in x 0.32 in, 180 Gram
DISPLAY 7.3-inches, Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1536 x 2152 Pixels, 414 PPI 6.5-inches QHD+, OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1644 x 3840 Pixels, 643 PPI
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SDM855, Octa-Core (1 x 2.84GHz Kryo 485, 3 x 2.42GHz Kryo 485, 4 x 1.8GHz Kryo 485), Qualcomm Adreno 640 GPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SDM855, Octa-Core (1 x 2.84GHz Kryo 485, 3 x 2.42GHz Kryo 485, 4 x 1.8GHz Kryo 485), Qualcomm Adreno 640 GPU
MEMORY 12GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 64GB/128GB
SOFTWARE Android v9.0 (Pie) Android v9.0(Pie)
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA Rear- 12 Megapixels (WD) f/1.5 + 12 Megapixels (TP) f/2.4 + 16 Megapixels (UW) f/2.2, Front- 10 Megapixels f/1.9 + 8 Megapixels & 10 MP f/2.2 Cover Camera Rear- 12 Megapixels f/1.6 + 12 Megapixels f/2.4 + 12 Megapixels f/2.4 (Three Rear Camera), Front- 8 MP f/2.0 with 1.0µm
BATTERY 4,380 mAh with Fast Charging 18W 3,300 mAh with Fast Charging 18W & Wireless Charging
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint Sensor

 

Our Verdict:

The Samsung Galaxy Fold has the point. The phone will slightly outperform it’s rival and it also has a good camera and memory. The Sony Xperia 1 is a flagship phone with a powerful processor and it’s more affordable than it’s rival. So the phone will make a good alternative.

author image

About Author

Samuel Afolabi is a lazy tech-savvy that loves writing almost all tech-related kinds of stuff. He is the Editor-in-Chief of TechVaz. You can connect with him socially :)

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.