Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 257g).
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1750 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4516 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 30W vs 21W
- Lighter: 168g vs 257g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 32/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (76/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1401321 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1750 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4516 | 3373 | |
| Display | 8.0" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2076x2152 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 257 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $999 |
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 10MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 8.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2076x2152
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 7W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Sony Xperia 5 III was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (70/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.