Sony Xperia 5 II vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Sony Xperia 5 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $949 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 986,701); the Sony Xperia 5 II is noticeably lighter (163g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 II
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Sony Xperia 5 II better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $949 vs $1639
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 986701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 II vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 II — 6/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (81/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 II | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 986701 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $949 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 II and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Sony Xperia 5 II by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Sony Xperia 5 II was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (85/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 II notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (81/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 II by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 II and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 II or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 II over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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.