Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1799 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,378,803); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 263g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 62/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1378803
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 200g vs 263g
- Cheaper at launch: $1499 vs $1799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 — 28/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1378803 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2176x1812 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 124 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 155.1×130.1×6.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 263 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $1499 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.