Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold3 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,251,381 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 236g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2251381 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 2251381 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (84/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 IV — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.