Sony Xperia 1 III vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,991,672 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 255g).

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1 III

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 30

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

Performance 77
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 64
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 255g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1232200
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 III Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1232200 1991672
Geekbench Single 1500 2004
Geekbench Multi 3537 5311
Display 6.5" OLED 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
Resolution 1644x3840 1916x2160
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 30W 67W
Wireless charging 11W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 105 —
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 —
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm
Weight 186 g 255 g
Launch price $1299 —

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100
1232200 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100 +38.1%
1991672 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 38.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 1 III

$1299

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 — 64/100.

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.