Sony Xperia XZ vs Vivo X Fold6
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 23 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 333,877); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). 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 XZ (95/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (100/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Sony Xperia XZ by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XZ
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (95/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (82/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (100/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ 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.