Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3000
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3065623 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2910 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9174 | 3000 | |
| Display | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2184x1968 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 242.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1550. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $1550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (91/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (76/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.