Between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Xperia 5 V, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes out ahead in ram and screen size, while the Xperia 5 V wins on wireless charging and weight. Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 67.1 and the Xperia 5 V scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold edges ahead on the Mars Score (67.1 vs 63.5), but the 3.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel 9 Pro Fold if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, screen size, water resistance, among others.
Pick the Xperia 5 V if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, weight, wired charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 31.15% more. 8.0 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
Why Sony - Xperia 5 V wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 15 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Weight — 75.00 g less. 182 vs 257.
- ▲Wired charging — 42.86% more. 30 W vs 21 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 23.39% more. 1530000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Pixel density — 20.38% more. 449 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- ▲Front camera — 20.00% more. 12 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Battery capacity — 7.53% more. 5000 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 257 g | 182 glead |
| Thickness | 10.5 mm | 8.6 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 8.0 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 373 ppi | 449 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nitslead | 1300 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4650 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 21 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 W | 15 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has 7.5% more battery — 4650 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V is 75g lighter — 257g vs 182g.
Is Pixel 9 Pro Fold waterproof?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an IPX8 rating.
Does Xperia 5 V support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 5 V supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 5 V?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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