Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo X Fold6
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1500 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,455,738); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3455738
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Cheaper at launch: $1500 vs $1900
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; 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 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Vivo X Fold6 by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.