Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 8/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3330); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 57 points higher (65/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (45/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2731 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $1999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 342.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (45/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (40/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (77/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 57 points (65/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.