Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,113,347); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1500
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3113347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3235
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10904
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100, 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (69/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3113347 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3235 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10904 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by 19.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $401. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 was $401 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (69/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (53/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.