Apple iPhone Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,096,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 6511
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 6511 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- 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 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Apple iPhone Fold is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on camera score (53/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.