Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Vivo X Fold6
The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 75/100 vs 44/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,242,193); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.2mm).
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1900
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 31 points higher (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (74/100 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 Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold6 (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 IV | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1242193 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 119 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | $1900 |
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 64.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1101. Sony Xperia 5 IV is cheaper by $1101.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (77/100 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 Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (85/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (74/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold6 (85/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold6 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 31 points (75/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (85/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (77/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.