Apple iPhone Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 9293
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2538751
- Better camera (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 9293 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Apple iPhone Fold by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone Fold edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.