Razr Ultra 2025 vs Xperia 1 VI
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Razr Ultra 2025 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Razr Ultra 2025 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.
Category by category
The Xperia 1 VI's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch ltpo oled, fhd+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120hz, up to ~1300 nits.
The Razr Ultra 2025's Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.
The Xperia 1 VI has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Xperia 1 VI lasts longer between charges.
The Razr Ultra 2025 is supported until May 2029 — 11 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Razr Ultra 2025 | Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $1100 | $850 |
| Display | Inner: 7.0-inch foldable pOLED, Super HD (1224p), up to 165Hz, Pantone Validated; Cover: 4.0-inch pOLED, up to 165Hz | 6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W TurboPower wired, 30W wireless | 30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP 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 | Folded 73.99 × 88.10 × 15.69 mm; Unfolded 73.99 × 171.48 × 7.19 mm | 162 × 74 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g |
| Water resistance | IP48 (dust and water resistant) | IP65/IP68 |
| Supported until | May 2029 | Jun 2028 |
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