Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1295 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,251,381); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2251381
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 6511
- Lighter: 197g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1499
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 70/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | 2251381 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $1499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VII and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Vivo X Fold3 Pro by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (84/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.