Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,119,308); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.3mm).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 VIII (76/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $1499 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (69/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 VIII (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.