Sony Xperia 10 III vs Vivo X Fold6

The Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $450 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 499,040); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III
Performance 42
Display 61
Camera 17
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money 10
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 499040
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1897
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 III — 10/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (100/100 vs 74/100).

Sony Xperia 10 III: The Sony Xperia 10 III is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X Fold6: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 10 III Vivo X Fold6
Processor Snapdragon 690 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 499040 3485039
Geekbench Single 780 3228
Geekbench Multi 1897 9553
Display 6.0" OLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 2480x2200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 169 g
Launch price $450 $1900
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 10 III and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 10 III Snapdragon 690
39/100
499040 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +85.7%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 10 III
$450
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Launch price difference: $1450. Sony Xperia 10 III was $1450 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (94/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (81/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (87/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (82/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (100/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Sony Xperia 10 III has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Sony Xperia 10 III is a better fit for everyday use. 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.