Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,761,879); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Sony Xperia 1 V
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1761879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 187g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (64/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Sony Xperia 1 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2814251 | 1761879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 V
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (93/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (64/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 V by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Sony Xperia 1 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.