Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

5categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingTie

Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and smooth everyday multitasking.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy Z Flip 8

Galaxy Z Flip 8 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 vs $1399.

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 8 vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 8	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.75"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2640	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	423 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2800 nitsWinner	2600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 8	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	—	3 nm
AnTuTu score	—	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	—	10100
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 8	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	—	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 8	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	4,400 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	20 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 8	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	187 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	6.7 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 8	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 17	Android 16
OS updates	7 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy Z Flip 8	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,099Winner	$1,399