Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) vs Xperia 1 VI
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Xperia 1 VI (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3).
Value Score: Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 53 · 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.
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Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Xperia 1 VI's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
The Xperia 1 VI has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Xperia 1 VI lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $700 | $850 |
| Display | 6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 165Hz main + 4.0-inch 1272x1080 pOLED 165Hz cover display | 6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x | 48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom |
| Dimensions | 171.4 × 74 × 7.1 mm (unfolded) | 162 × 74 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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