Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1999 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 (3,942,923 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2994112
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $1295 vs $1999
- Better camera (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (21/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (21/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9293 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $1999 | $1295 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 31.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $704. Sony Xperia 1 VII is cheaper by $704.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (53/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (21/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII 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 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.