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 — 72/100 vs 50/100 (a 22-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 22 points (72/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 98
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
  • 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 22 points higher (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). 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 — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (98/100 vs 63/100). 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).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3942923 1119714
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -252.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (98/100 vs 63/100).

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 22 points (72/100 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 72/100, 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 (98/100 vs 63/100).

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.