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).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 II
Performance 60
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 22
Portability 81
Value for money 8
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $949 vs $1900

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Sony Xperia 5 II: The Sony Xperia 5 II is a better fit for active users.
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 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
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 II
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 II Snapdragon 865
48/100
986701 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +71.7%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 II
$949
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Launch price difference: $951. Sony Xperia 5 II was $951 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.