Motorola Razr Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1799 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,842,882); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 285g).

The Motorola Razr Fold edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 51
Design 0
Value for money 0
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3842882
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 285g
  • Cheaper: $1499 vs $1799

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (6/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

Motorola Razr Fold: The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr Fold Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 3842882
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
Display 8.1" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2480x2200 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 48 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX9 IP65
Dimensions 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 285 g 200 g
Price $1799 $1499
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Razr Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
70/100 -2.6%
3842882 AnTuTu

Motorola Razr Fold leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Razr Fold
$1799
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499

Price difference: $300. Sony Xperia 1 VIII is cheaper by $300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (91/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (50/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Motorola Razr Fold edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.