Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1295 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $1295 vs $1639
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14000 vs 9293
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VII vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100, 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VII | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2994112 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3094 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9293 | 14000 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1295 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $344. Sony Xperia 1 VII was $344 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (85/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VII or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VII over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power 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.