Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 263g).
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Overall rating 44/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 263g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (56/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (69/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (56/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.