Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 57/100 vs 8/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 891,237).
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (23/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 180g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 49 points higher (57/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (77/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (30/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (77/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (30/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3161830 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3271 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11051 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 254.8% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (77/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (30/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (23/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 49 points (57/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (77/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.