Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Compare Sony Xperia 1 VII vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 52MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs…

Sony

MIX Fold 5

$1,699

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2 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Sony Xperia 1 VII, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VII if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.

🎮 GamingMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1399 vs $1699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Xperia 1 VII vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Sony Xperia 1 VII, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Xperia 1 VII	MIX Fold 5
Screen size	6.5"	7.98"
Resolution	1440 x 3120	2224 x 2488Winner
Pixel density	529 ppiWinner	418 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2600 nits	3000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Sony Xperia 1 VII, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Xperia 1 VII	MIX Fold 5
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	2,950,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	10100	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	16 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Sony Xperia 1 VII, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Xperia 1 VII	MIX Fold 5
Main sensor	52 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.5x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	48 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	20 MPWinner
Max video	4K@120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Sony Xperia 1 VII, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Xperia 1 VII	MIX Fold 5
Capacity	5,200 mAh	5,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging	33 W	67 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Sony Xperia 1 VII, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Xperia 1 VII	MIX Fold 5
Weight	192 gWinner	216 g
Thickness	8.2 mm	4.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP65/IP68	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Sony Xperia 1 VII, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Xperia 1 VII	MIX Fold 5
Operating system	Android 16	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Sony Xperia 1 VII, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Specification	Xperia 1 VII	MIX Fold 5
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
Launch price	$1,399Winner	$1,699

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.

Display: 6.5"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera: 52MP
Battery: 5,200mAh

Full Xperia 1 VII specifications →

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.

Display: 7.98"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,400mAh

Full MIX Fold 5 specifications →