Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 vs Sony Xperia 1 V
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Sony Xperia 1 V sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the cheaper of the two at $1,100 versus $1,399, a difference of about $299. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 stands out for compact flip form factor, while Sony Xperia 1 V is praised for 4k 120hz oled display — highest resolution on any phone. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 V if…
- →4K 120Hz OLED display — highest resolution on any phone
- →New Exmor T stacked sensor with 2-layer design
- →Pro-grade camera app with manual controls
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Sony Xperia 1 V
Pros
- 4K 120Hz OLED display — highest resolution on any phone
- New Exmor T stacked sensor with 2-layer design
- Pro-grade camera app with manual controls
- 3.5mm headphone jack retained
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
Cons
- $1399 is extremely expensive
- 30W charging is very slow for the price
- Software updates are slow compared to rivals
- Niche market appeal limits availability
- Auto mode camera lags behind Pixel and iPhone
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | Sony Xperia 1 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 187 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 52 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Exmor T sensor) |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps, Cinema Pro |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.3, 3.5x-5.2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO | OLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (inner) | 3840 x 1644 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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