Motorola Razr Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Razr Fold has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 285g).

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Performance 91
Display 81
Camera 91
Battery 71
Portability 52
Value for money 72
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 285g
  • Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1799

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (71/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 72/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Razr Fold: The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr Fold Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3068952 1119714
Geekbench Single 2903 1488
Geekbench Multi 9602 3373
Display 8.1" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2480x2200 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX9 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 285 g 186 g
Launch price $1799 $1299
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Razr Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
84/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100 -174.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Motorola Razr Fold leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 174.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Razr Fold
$1799
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299

Launch price difference: $500. Sony Xperia 1 III was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (71/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.