Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Sony

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)

89/ 100

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G

89/ 100

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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) BETTER THAN Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G?

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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)Winner 🏆

Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Sony Xperia	Xiaomi 18	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	2,620 mAh	6,000 mAh	+6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	5.2"	7.58"	7.58"
Chassis Weight	N/A	N/A	999g

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Sony Xperia R1 (Plus):

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓5.2" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G:

✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+3,380 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓7.58" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)	Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AMOLED
Screen Size	5.2"	7.58"
Resolution & Density	N/A	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Snapdragon 430	XRing O3
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	3 GB LPDDR	16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	32 GB	1024 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	N/A	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	2,620 mAh	6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Sony Xperia R1 (Plus):

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.9

When to choose Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G:

Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+3,380 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 7.58" vs max 5.2" for media & multitasking

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G

Which is better: Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G?

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G (88.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.9.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G?

Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) is equipped with a 5.2-inch display and 2620 mAh battery, while Xiaomi 18 Fold 5G features a 7.58-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.