Sony Xperia L1 vs Vivo X Fold6

The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 12/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 73,398); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.7mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 76 points (88/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L1
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 64
Value for money
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?

  • Overall rating 12/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 73398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 141
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 594
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 2620 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 76 points higher (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (100/100 vs 64/100).

Sony Xperia L1: The Sony Xperia L1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X Fold6: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia L1 Vivo X Fold6
Processor MT6737T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 73398 3485039
Geekbench Single 141 3228
Geekbench Multi 594 9553
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1280 2480x2200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2620 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB 16GB
Storage 16GB 512GB
OS Android 7.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 180 g
Launch price $1900
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L1
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L1
  • 2620 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia L1 MT6737T
12/100
73398 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +97.9%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia L1 by 97.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L1
Price unknown
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (82/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (100/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 76 points (88/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Sony Xperia L1 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.