Sony Xperia XA1 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Sony Xperia XA1 (2017) runs on the Helio P20, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 15/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 better?
- Overall rating 15/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 2300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 73 points higher (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). 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 XA1 (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (100/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA1
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (95/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (82/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (100/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 73 points (88/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia XA1 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA1 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 over the 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.