Google Pixel Fold vs Sony Xperia 1

The Google Pixel Fold (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel Fold leads — 36/100 vs 8/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel Fold has the bigger battery (4821 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 859,865); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 283g).

The Google Pixel Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 28 points (36/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel Fold
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 67
Battery 31
Design 0
Value for money 0
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel Fold better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4821 vs 3330 mAh

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 859865
  • Lighter: 178g vs 283g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Google Pixel Fold scores 28 points higher (36/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel Fold leads (67/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel Fold leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel Fold is a bit better (7/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (67/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Google Pixel Fold: The Google Pixel Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel Fold Sony Xperia 1
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 859865 891237
Geekbench Single 1459 968
Geekbench Multi 3451 2731
Display 20.0" Foldable OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1840x2208 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4821 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 18W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 1550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP65
Dimensions 158.7×139.7×5.8 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 283 g 178 g
Price $1900
Camera comparison
Google Pixel Fold
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
67
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel Fold
  • 20.0" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1840x2208
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel Fold
  • 4821 mAh
  • No wireless charging
31
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel Fold and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel Fold Google Tensor G2
36/100
859865 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 +3.5%
891237 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 leads Google Pixel Fold by 3.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel Fold
$1900
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel Fold is a bit better (7/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (67/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (31/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (77/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel Fold or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 28 points (36/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel Fold and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel Fold has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel Fold or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel Fold leads on camera score (67/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel Fold or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel Fold leads on performance (7/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel Fold over the Sony Xperia 1?

The Google Pixel Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.