Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2899 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 69/100 (a 8-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 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,926,532); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
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 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2926532
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 200g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $1500 vs $2899
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 8 points higher (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 52/100). 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 VIII — 62/100; 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 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (69/100 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2926532 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1584 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 309 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $2899 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 23.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1399. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $1399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (69/100 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 8 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 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.