Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1999 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 59/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2994112
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2910
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9174
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $1295 vs $1999
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (21/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 2 points higher (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (21/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 9293 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $1999 | $1295 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $704. Sony Xperia 1 VII is cheaper by $704.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (76/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (41/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (53/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (21/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.