Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
86.1Performance55.2
61.6Display51.4
50.2Camera55.8
67.5Battery49.1
94.7Features73.3
11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 85 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and features (+21). Sony Xperia 1 VI still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 50
- 20% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 10 MP
- 15% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.7 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.6 ″+17% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2448x1848 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 404 ppi+2% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+61% | 1,862 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 2,947,517 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,528+57%Top 6% | 2,250Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,619+56%Top 4% | 6,804Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 53 %+2%Bottom 11% | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP+20% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W+33% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 13.8 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g+4% |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 8.2 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP48 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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