Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Sony Xperia 1 VII comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has better resolution of 2184 x 1968 than Sony Xperia 1 VII which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 174999 | Rs. 140990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 09, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Rs. 174999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 13, 2025. The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 1 VII is Rs. 140990.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's 8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Sony Xperia 1 VII has OLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 368 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Sony's phone ~ 86.5%. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has 20:18 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 1 VII has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Sony Xperia 1 VII's 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Sony Xperia 1 VII will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's 10 MP + 10 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Z Fold 7 5G | XQ-FS54, XQFS54EUKCG.GC, XQFS54EUKCV.GC, XQFS54EUKCB.GC |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | July 09, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2 mm | 74 x 162 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g |
| Colors | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint | Moss Green, Orchid Purple, Slate Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 8 inches, 1968 x 2184 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:18 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 368 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | |
| Features | HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 422 ppi | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy AI) | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP48 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | E-sim Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 67mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | 48 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.3-ƒ/3.5 (Telephoto) 85mm (telephoto), f/3.5, 170mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom, OIS, 4cm macro @ 120mm, no AF 48 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens Coating, Color Spectrum Sensor,Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover camera) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 8 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 4.47 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |