Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 12MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

11categories won

3 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VIII. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy Z Flip 5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1449.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Xperia 1 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.7"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2640Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	426 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	7.1x
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	10 MP	24 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	3,700 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	187 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	6.9 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IPX8	IP68
Build	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and cover screen, Ultra Thin Glass inner folding screen	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 5	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,449