Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo X Fold6
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-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 1,119,714); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.2mm).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1900
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100, 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 III (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 III (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 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 11 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1900 |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 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 III
- 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 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $901. Sony Xperia 5 III was $901 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 III (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (82/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III 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 III or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 5 III 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.