Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1299 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1639
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14000 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 82/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 14000 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Sony Xperia 1 III was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (85/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.