Sony Xperia 5 V vs Vivo X Fold6
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 1,774,668); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 V
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 1774668
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (100/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1774668 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (82/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (100/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.