Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2899 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,926,532); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2926532
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $2899
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (58/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2926532 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1584 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 309 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $2899 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 2.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1604. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $1604 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (58/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.