PhoneLifespan

Pixel 10 Pro vs Xperia 1 VI

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Winner

Google Pixel 10 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 10 Pro is supported until Aug 2032 at $12.07 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 VI runs out in Jun 2028 ($35.45/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 10 Pro 70 · 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.

Google Pixel 10 Pro $899
Safe to buy$12.07/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20302032
Sony Xperia 1 VI $850
Buy with care$35.45/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 10 Pro 90Xperia 1 VI 80

The Pixel 10 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch super actua ltpo oled, 1–120hz, up to 3000 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 10 Pro 82Xperia 1 VI 92

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

Camera
Pixel 10 Pro 79Xperia 1 VI 74

The Pixel 10 Pro has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Pixel 10 Pro 77Xperia 1 VI 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Pixel 10 Pro 89Xperia 1 VI 29

The Pixel 10 Pro is supported until Aug 2032 — 51 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value
Pixel 10 Pro 70Xperia 1 VI 55

Overall value goes to the Pixel 10 Pro at $12.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 10 ProXperia 1 VI
Price (street)$899$850
Display6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G5Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM16GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery4,870 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP 5x telephoto48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom
Dimensions152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Weight207 g192 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65/IP68
Supported untilAug 2032Jun 2028
Pixel 10 Pro 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.