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; estimated prices are $1999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 34/100 (a 31-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 (3,942,923 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 31 points (65/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 168g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $1999

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 31 points higher (65/100 vs 34/100). 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 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (79/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 895533
Geekbench Single 3640 1015
Geekbench Multi 11033 2920
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1968x2184 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
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 16 / One UI 8.5 Android 15
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP68
Dimensions 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 168 g
Price $1999 $449
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -340.3%
895533 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 340.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $1550. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $1550.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (45/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (90/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (79/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 31 points (65/100 vs 34/100).

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 65/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

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 (45/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

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 10 VII?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.