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; launch prices were $1999 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,814,251); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2814251
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1999
- Better camera (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2814251 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- 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 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 6.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $704. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $704 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 1 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 70/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
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 gamers and power users.