Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1999 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 52/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1999
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 20 points higher (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 11W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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 | $1999 | $1299 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Sony Xperia 1 III was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (50/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 20 points (72/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.