Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1299 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 52/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold3 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 236g).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Lighter: 186g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1499
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 29 points higher (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100, Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 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 Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1499 |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 52.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Sony Xperia 1 III was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 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 Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 29 points (81/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.