Sony Xperia 5 III vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,991,672 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 255g
- Better display (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (76/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1991672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 255 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 43.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (42/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (76/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.