Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 8/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 63 points higher (71/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (64/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2731 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $2199 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 by 342.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (64/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (77/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 63 points (71/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (64/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.