Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $2199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 11W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2199
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 180.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Sony Xperia 1 III was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (67/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.