Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1500 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-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 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $1500 vs $1639
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14000 vs 11047
- 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 97/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14000 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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: $139. Sony Xperia 1 VIII was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (85/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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.