Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Sony Xperia 1 II
Performance
94.092.9
Camera
96.296.9
Display
89.389.4
Battery
86.788.7
Build
90.281.6
Connectivity
85.087.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
76.781.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G features a foldable Dynamic AMOLED display measuring 6.7 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2636 pixels, while the Sony Xperia 1 II has a 6.5-inch OLED display with a higher resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G chipset, but the Xperia 1 II has a slightly higher clock speed on its CPU.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Xperia 1 II offers a more versatile setup with a telephoto lens and higher video frame rates, compared to the dual-camera system of the Z Flip 5G.
- The Z Flip 5G has a smaller 3300 mAh battery, while the Xperia 1 II houses a larger 4000 mAh battery, providing potentially longer usage.
- Both phones run on Android, with the Z Flip 5G upgradable to Android 13 and the Xperia 1 II to Android 12, but the Xperia 1 II includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing its audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Sony Xperia 1 II
General
Release Date
2020, July 22
2020, February 24
Announced
2020, July 22
2020, February 24
Description
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-F707B (International); SM-F707U (USA); SM-F707U1 (USA Unlocked); SM-F707W (Canada); SM-F707N (South Korea); SM-F7070 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.5"
Type
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1644
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 650
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Front Camera
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired9W wireless
21W wired, PD11W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
165.1 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (6.5 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
Weight
183 g
181.4 g
Materials
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Mystic Grey, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
Black, Purple, Mirror Lake Green
Foldable
✓
✗
SAR
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat19 1600/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

