Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- Battery and ChargingSony Xperia 1 VIII
- DesignSamsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- ConnectivitySamsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Multimedia and portsSony Xperia 1 VIII
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Flip8No reviews yet |  SonySony Xperia 1 VIIINo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.5" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 25 W | 30 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9" | 6.5" |
| Panel | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2520x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nit | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno GPU | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
| Manufacturing Technology | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 2.9x periscope |
| Telephoto Resolution | — | 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25 W | 30 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm (open) / 13.1 mm (folded) | 8.3 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual eSIM + Nano-SIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | No | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP48 | IP65/IP68 |
| Biyometrik | Side fingerprint sensor | Side Fingerprint Sensor |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 16 |
| Update Promise | — | 4 major version updates |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone jack | — | Yes (3.5mm) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.