Apple iPhone Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 56/100 vs 44/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 1,320,406).
Apple iPhone Fold
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 19/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 12 points higher (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 4453 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Price | — | $1000 |
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (72/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.