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 — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,320,406).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 4188
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Better camera (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 4188 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
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 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Apple iPhone Fold are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.