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 — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-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 (3,057,215 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Razr Fold has the stronger camera (164 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 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 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100). 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 105 | |
| 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
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 148.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (90/100 vs 65/100).
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 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (68/100 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 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
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 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
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.