Galaxy Z Flip6 vs Xperia 1 VII

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

The Galaxy Z Flip6 wins this one, taking display decisively. Against the Xperia 1 VII it's also the sounder buy at $11.74 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy Z Flip6 66 · Xperia 1 VII 61 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 $720

Safe to buy$11.74/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Sony Xperia 1 VII $1399

Safe to buy$23.44/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031

Category by category

Display

Galaxy Z Flip6 90Xperia 1 VII 80

The Galaxy Z Flip6's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x inner foldable, fhd+, 1–120hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch super amoled cover.

Performance

Galaxy Z Flip6 92Xperia 1 VII 98

The Xperia 1 VII's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy Z Flip6 67Xperia 1 VII 74

The Xperia 1 VII has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy Z Flip6 60Xperia 1 VII 80

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Xperia 1 VII lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy Z Flip6 73Xperia 1 VII 71

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Galaxy Z Flip6 66Xperia 1 VII 61

Overall value goes to the Galaxy Z Flip6 at $11.74 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy Z Flip6	Xperia 1 VII
Price (street)	$720	$1399
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover	6.5-inch LTPO OLED, 1080x2340, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired, 15W wireless	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto
Dimensions	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm	162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Weight	187 g	197 g
Water resistance	IP48	IP68
Supported until	Jul 2031	Jun 2031

Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →Xperia 1 VII full verdict →Longevity master board →

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