PhoneLifespan

ROG Phone 9 vs Xperia 1 VI

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Winner

Asus ROG Phone 9

Lifespan decides this one: the ROG Phone 9 is supported until Nov 2029 at $24.31 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 VI runs out in Jun 2028 ($35.66/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: ROG Phone 9 58 · Xperia 1 VI 55 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Asus ROG Phone 9 $999
Safe to buy$24.31/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029
Sony Xperia 1 VI $850
Buy with care$35.66/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display
ROG Phone 9 60Xperia 1 VI 80

The Xperia 1 VI's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch ltpo oled, fhd+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120hz, up to ~1300 nits.

Performance
ROG Phone 9 98Xperia 1 VI 92

The ROG Phone 9's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
ROG Phone 9 67Xperia 1 VI 74

The Xperia 1 VI has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
ROG Phone 9 96Xperia 1 VI 80

5,800mAh vs 5,000mAh — the ROG Phone 9 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
ROG Phone 9 49Xperia 1 VI 28

The ROG Phone 9 is supported until Nov 2029 — 17 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value
ROG Phone 9 58Xperia 1 VI 55

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecROG Phone 9Xperia 1 VI
Price (street)$999$850
Display6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1080x2400, 185Hz6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging65W wired, 15W wireless30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom
Dimensions163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Weight227 g192 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65/IP68
Supported untilNov 2029Jun 2028
ROG Phone 9 full verdict →Xperia 1 VI full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.