Sony Xperia 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Sony Xperia 5 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (85/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.