Magic V Flip vs Xperia 1 VI

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Winner

Honor Magic V Flip

Lifespan decides this one: the Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 at $19.43 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 VI runs out in Jun 2028 ($35.70/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Magic V Flip 56 · 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.

Honor Magic V Flip $700

Safe to buy$19.43/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20272029

Sony Xperia 1 VI $850

Buy with care$35.70/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

Magic V Flip 80Xperia 1 VI 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Magic V Flip 70Xperia 1 VI 92

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

Camera

Magic V Flip 67Xperia 1 VI 74

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

Battery

Magic V Flip 76Xperia 1 VI 80

5,000mAh vs 4,800mAh — the Xperia 1 VI lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Magic V Flip 43Xperia 1 VI 28

The Magic V Flip is supported until Jun 2029 — 12 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value

Magic V Flip 56Xperia 1 VI 55

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Magic V Flip	Xperia 1 VI
Price (street)	$700	$850
Display	6.8-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision; 4-inch cover OLED	6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits
Chipset	Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,800 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	66W wired	30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP 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	167.3 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded)	162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Weight	193 g	192 g
Water resistance	None	IP65/IP68
Supported until	Jun 2029	Jun 2028

Magic V Flip 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.