Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,991,672 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 255g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 1991672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 255 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 33.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.