Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $1799 vs $1999
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2814251 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 147.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Sony Xperia Pro-I was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (93/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (50/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (52/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.