Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2640
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
12mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
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29 Common items in both devices |
UFS 3.1 |
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
120Hz |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Xperia 1 IV (512GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (SM-F711U1) | Sony Xperia 1 IV XQCT62-B, XQCT54C0V, XQCT54C0B, XQCT54C0W |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 8/27/2021, Announced: 8/11/2021 | 6/11/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022 |
Depth | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.2 x 166 millimeters (2.84 x 6.54 in) | 71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in) |
Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2640 pixels | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 426 PPI | 643 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.9" (260x512) | HDR8 BT.2020 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 13 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 596866 (v8), 682223 (v9) Geekbench: 3441 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 838832 (v9) Geekbench: 3403 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261) | America version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261) Europe version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) Asia version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm | (quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/1.7" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | 1080p@240fps Zeiss optics Exmor RS |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Dynamic vibration system |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 10W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 26 hours (1.1 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Cream, White, Pink, Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Black, White, Violet • PS5 Remote Play |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711U 256GB) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.12W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |