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; estimated prices are $799 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 44/100 (a 16-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 (2,342,433 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 236g).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Lighter: 172g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1999
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 16 points higher (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (45/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (45/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (85/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 7192 | |
| 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 | 0W | 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 | |
| Price | $799 | $1999 |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 47.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1200. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $1200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (45/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (80/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (85/100 vs 5/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (55/100 vs 0/100).
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 16 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 44/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 60/100.
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 (80/100 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 (45/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.