Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $1499 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-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 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,342,433); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 236g).
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Lighter: 200g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $1499 vs $1999
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (6/100 vs 0/100)
- 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 (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (50/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 5 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 | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 236 g | |
| Price | $1499 | $1999 |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo X Fold3 Pro by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Sony Xperia 1 VIII is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (90/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (73/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (50/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.