Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 643 ppi |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight | 187 g | 192 g |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
Between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Xperia 1 VII, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes out ahead in weight / main camera, while the Xperia 1 VII wins on pixel density / battery capacity. Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 scores 67 and the Xperia 1 VII scores 67.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67 vs 67.7). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy Z Flip 7 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, main camera, screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 5.00 g less. 187 vs 192.
Pick the Xperia 1 VII if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are pixel density, battery capacity, wired charging, among others. The single most decisive one: Pixel density — 51.29% more. 643 ppi vs 425 ppi.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Sony - Xperia 1 VII?
Sony - Xperia 1 VII leads the current Mars Score by 0.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 if…
Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 has the measurable edge on weight g, main cam mp, screen size in.
Choose Sony - Xperia 1 VII if…
Sony - Xperia 1 VII has the measurable edge on pixel density ppi, battery capacity mah, wired charging w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins
- ▲Weight — 5.00 g less. 187 vs 192.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Screen size — 3.08% more. 6.7 " vs 6.5 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VII wins
- ▲Pixel density — 51.29% more. 643 ppi vs 425 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 25.00% more. 5000 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
- ▲Wired charging — 20.00% more. 30 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Front camera — 20.00% more. 12 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 2.97% more. 2080000 vs 2020000.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP48).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 glead | 192 g |
| Thickness | 13.7 mm | 8.2 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP48 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | foldable_clamshelllead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 "lead | 6.5 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 425 ppi | 643 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nitslead | 1800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2020000 | 2080000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 21.0 GHz | 21.4 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Sony - Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Xperia 1 VII has 25.0% more battery — 4000 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 is 5g lighter — 187g vs 192g.
Is Galaxy Z Flip 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has an IP48 rating.
Does Xperia 1 VII support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 1 VII supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Xperia 1 VII?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.