Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,994,112); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.3mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3041
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 VII received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (76/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9293 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g | |
| Price | — | $1295 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (76/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.