6 vs Xperia 1 VI

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Fairphone 6

Lifespan decides this one: the 6 is supported until Jun 2033 at $10.67 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 VI runs out in Jun 2028 ($35.67/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 6 66 · 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.

Fairphone 6 $899

Safe to buy$10.67/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20312033

Sony Xperia 1 VI $850

Buy with care$35.67/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

6 80Xperia 1 VI 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

6 64Xperia 1 VI 92

The Xperia 1 VI's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

6 67Xperia 1 VI 74

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

Battery

6 68Xperia 1 VI 80

5,000mAh vs 4,415mAh — the Xperia 1 VI lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

6 100Xperia 1 VI 28

The 6 is supported until Jun 2033 — 60 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value

6 66Xperia 1 VI 55

Overall value goes to the 6 at $10.67 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	6	Xperia 1 VI
Price (street)	$899	$850
Display	6.31-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+, 10-120Hz adaptive	6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,415 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired; user-removable battery	30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom
Dimensions	156.5 × 73.3 × 9.6 mm	162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Weight	193 g	192 g
Water resistance	IP55 (also MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop)	IP65/IP68
Supported until	Jun 2033	Jun 2028

6 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.