Between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Xperia 10 VI, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes out ahead in antutu and ram, while the Xperia 10 VI wins on weight and wired charging. Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 67.1 and the Xperia 10 VI scores 57.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 antutu, ram, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the Xperia 10 VI if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are weight, wired charging, battery capacity, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, 5g support, optical image stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 121.43% more. 1240000 vs 560000.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 31.15% more. 8.0 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Front camera — 25.00% more. 10 MP vs 8 MP.
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 7.5 W vs 0 W.
Why Sony - Xperia 10 VI wins
- ▲Weight — 93.00 g less. 164 vs 257.
- ▲Wired charging — 42.86% more. 30 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 7.53% more. 5000 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 6.43% more. 397 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 257 g | 164 glead |
| Thickness | 10.5 mm | 8.3 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 8.0 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 373 ppi | 397 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nitslead | 800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MPlead | 8 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4650 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 21 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI has 7.5% more battery — 4650 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI is 93g lighter — 257g vs 164g.
Is Pixel 9 Pro Fold waterproof?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an IPX8 rating.
Does Xperia 10 VI support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 10 VI supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 10 VI?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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