Apple iPhone Fold vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Sony Xperia 5 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 1,242,193).
Apple iPhone Fold
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 2568709 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Sony Xperia 5 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 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (72/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 4453 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 106.8% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (72/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Fold (85/100 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 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (72/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.