Sony
Sony Xperia 1 VII
SD8 Elite 2 · 6.5″ 4K LTPO · Pro audio
90
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold6
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 7.6″ folding · 239 g
90
/ 100
From $1,899
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony Xperia 1 VII lands at 90 and Galaxy Z Fold6 at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony Xperia 1 VII if…
- ✓4K 120Hz LTPO display
- ✓3.5mm headphone jack survives
- ✓Pro Camera + Cinema apps
Pick Galaxy Z Fold6 if…
- ✓Slimmer and lighter than Fold5
- ✓Excellent multitasking with Galaxy AI
- ✓Seven years of updates
Sony Xperia 1 VII 90
vs 90 Galaxy Z Fold6
Score breakdown
Sony Xperia 1 VII
90 cpu 96
gpu 95
camera 91
battery 86
display 96
design 90
Galaxy Z Fold6
90 cpu 95
gpu 94
camera 88
battery 84
display 94
design 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5″ 4K LTPO OLED, 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 12 MP variable-tele | — |
| Battery | ▲ 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 15W Qi | — |
| OS | Android 16 | — |
| Weight | ▲ 197 g | 239 g |
| IP rating | IP68/IP65 | — |
| Outer display | — | 6.3″ 120Hz AMOLED |
| Inner display | — | 7.6″ 120Hz foldable AMOLED |
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Pros
- +4K 120Hz LTPO display
- +3.5mm headphone jack survives
- +Pro Camera + Cinema apps
Cons
- −Pricey for the SD8E2 hardware
- −Slow charging vs Chinese rivals
- −Limited US carrier support
Galaxy Z Fold6
Pros
- +Slimmer and lighter than Fold5
- +Excellent multitasking with Galaxy AI
- +Seven years of updates
Cons
- −Still has a visible inner crease
- −Pricey
- −Cameras trail S25 Ultra
FAQ: Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Galaxy Z Fold6
Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VII or Galaxy Z Fold6? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony Xperia 1 VII worth the price? +
At $1,399, Sony Xperia 1 VII delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cpu.
Is Galaxy Z Fold6 worth the price? +
At $1,899, Galaxy Z Fold6 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cpu.
Does Sony Xperia 1 VII or Galaxy Z Fold6 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.