Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has the bigger battery (5015 mAh vs 5000); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,553,009); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 258g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Performance 76
Display 78
Camera 37
Battery 53
Portability 52
Value for money 30

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 62

What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold better?

  • Bigger battery: 5015 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 61/100

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1553009
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2276
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6173
  • Lighter: 200g vs 258g
  • Cheaper at launch: $1500 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold — 30/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1553009 3842882
Geekbench Single 2276 3639
Geekbench Multi 6173 11047
Display 8.0" Super Actua Flex LTPO OLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2152x2076 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5015 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 48 MP
Front camera 10 MP 12 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 155.2×150.4×5.2 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 258 g 200 g
Launch price $1799 $1500

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
37
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

  • 8.0" Super Actua Flex LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2152x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

  • 5015 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Google Tensor G5
61/100
1553009 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +59.6%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

$1799

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

$1500

Launch price difference: $299. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (97/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (69/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.