Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 15 W |
| Weight | 257 g | 192 g |
| Wired charging | 21 W | 30 W |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| AnTuTu | 1240000 | 1540000 |
| Screen size | 8.0 " | 6.5 " |
Between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Xperia 1 VI, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes out ahead in ram / screen size, while the Xperia 1 VI wins on wireless charging / weight. Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 66 and the Xperia 1 VI scores 65.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (66 vs 65.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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. The single most decisive one: RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
Pick the Xperia 1 VI 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. The single most decisive one: Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 15 W vs 7.5 W.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Sony - Xperia 1 VI?
Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads the current Mars Score by 0.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold if…
Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the measurable edge on ram gb, screen size in, ip rating.
Choose Sony - Xperia 1 VI if…
Sony - Xperia 1 VI has the measurable edge on wireless charging w, weight g, wired charging w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 23.08% more. 8.0 " vs 6.5 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VI wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 15 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Weight — 65.00 g less. 192 vs 257.
- ▲Wired charging — 42.86% more. 30 W vs 21 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 24.19% more. 1540000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Front camera — 20.00% more. 12 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 13.67% more. 424 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 7.53% more. 5000 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 257 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 10.5 mm | 8.2 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8.0 "lead | 6.5 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 373 ppi | 424 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nitslead | 1700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 16 GBlead | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 1240000 | 1540000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 14.6 GHz | 16.6 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 1 VI?+
Xperia 1 VI has 7.5% more battery — 4650 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 1 VI?+
Xperia 1 VI is 65g lighter — 257g vs 192g.
Is Pixel 9 Pro Fold waterproof?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an IPX8 rating.
Does Xperia 1 VI support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 1 VI supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 1 VI?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 1 VI?+
Xperia 1 VI has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.