Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 168g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 32/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2448 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 / One UI 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 302.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1550. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $1550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.