Apple iPhone Fold vs Sony Xperia 1
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 56/100 vs 8/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,568,709 vs 891,237).
Apple iPhone Fold
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 2731
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 48 points higher (56/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (47/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 2731 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | — | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Sony Xperia 1 by 188.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (72/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (47/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 48 points (56/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on camera score (47/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (72/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.