Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 58

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2096581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 6511
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3065623 2096581
Geekbench Single 2910 2203
Geekbench Multi 9174 6511
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2184x1968 1080x2340
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 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 12 MP
Front camera 10 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP65
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 192 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 -46.2%
2096581 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 46.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

$1999

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (76/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.