Motorola Razr Fold vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $1799 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Razr Fold has the stronger camera (164 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 285g).

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 51
Design 0
Value for money 0
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1320406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 285g
  • Cheaper: $1000 vs $1799

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (41/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (41/100 vs 0/100).

Motorola Razr Fold: The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr Fold Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1320406
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 8.1" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2480x2200 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX9 IP65
Dimensions 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 285 g 185 g
Price $1799 $1000
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Razr Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100 -198.6%
1320406 AnTuTu

Motorola Razr Fold leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 198.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Razr Fold
$1799
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000

Price difference: $799. Sony Xperia 1 IV is cheaper by $799.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (68/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (41/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.

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

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

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

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