PhoneLifespan

Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) vs Xperia 1 VI

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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.

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028
Sony Xperia 1 VI $850
Buy with care$35.75/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 80Xperia 1 VI 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 82Xperia 1 VI 92

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

Camera
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 67Xperia 1 VI 74

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

Battery
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 60Xperia 1 VI 80

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

Software longevity
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 30Xperia 1 VI 28

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024) 53Xperia 1 VI 55

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecRazr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)Xperia 1 VI
Price (street)$700$850
Display6.9-inch FHD+ (1080x2640) LTPO pOLED, 165Hz main + 4.0-inch 1272x1080 pOLED 165Hz cover display6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom
Dimensions171.4 × 74 × 7.1 mm (unfolded)162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Weight189 g192 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP65/IP68
Supported untilJul 2028Jun 2028

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