Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (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 $1531 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (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 Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9293
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 58/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3041
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $1295 vs $1531
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | 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 | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| 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, up to 7 major Android upgrades, 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 | $1531 | $1295 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 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 Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $236. Sony Xperia 1 VII is cheaper by $236.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.