Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $964 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 47/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold3 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $964 vs $1999
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 2096581
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 13 points higher (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (60/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (43/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 236 g | |
| Price | $964 | $1999 |
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1035. Sony Xperia 1 VI is cheaper by $1035.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (73/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (60/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (43/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VI — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.