Sony Xperia 5 II vs Vivo X Fold6
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $949 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 986,701); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).
Sony Xperia 5 II
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $949 vs $1900
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 22/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 8/100, 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 5 II (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (100/100 vs 81/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | — | |
| Launch price | $949 | $1900 |
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $951. Sony Xperia 5 II was $951 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (94/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (82/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 5 II is a better fit for active 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.