Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1999 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,382,020); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3382020
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $1500 vs $1999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (69/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 4 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 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.