Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

The Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,991,672 vs 1,242,193); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 255g).

The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Performance 77
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 64
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 172g vs 255g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1991672 vs 1242193
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4453
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 IV vs the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (74/100 vs 52/100).

Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 5 IV Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1242193 1991672
Geekbench Single 1675 2004
Geekbench Multi 4453 5311
Display 6.1" OLED 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
Resolution 1080x2520 1916x2160
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 67W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 119
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 10 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm
Weight 172 g 255 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 5 IV and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100
1242193 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100 +37.6%
1991672 AnTuTu

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (74/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 IV and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 IV or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 IV over the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.