Apple iPhone Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 3639
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10558
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (69/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Apple iPhone Fold by 33.9% 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (69/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (97/100 vs 92/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.