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; launch prices were $1500 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-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 2,251,381); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2251381
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Lighter: 200g vs 236g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 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
- Cheaper at launch: $1499 vs $1500
- Better camera (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, 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 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 2251381 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| 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 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $1499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Vivo X Fold3 Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 77/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 80/100.
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 (84/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
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 gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.