Motorola Razr Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1799 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 71/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2994112
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9119
- Lighter: 197g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 12 points higher (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 VII and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9293 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 2.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $504. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $504 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (91/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Razr Fold is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.