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 (3,455,738 vs 499,040); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III
Vivo X Fold6
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: 3455738 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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 — 2/100, 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 Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (95/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 10243 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 III and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (95/100 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 (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III over the 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.