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Phone (3) vs Xperia 1 VI

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Winner

Nothing Phone (3)

Lifespan decides this one: the Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 at $10.97 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 VI runs out in Jun 2028 ($35.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Phone (3) 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.

Nothing Phone (3) $799
Safe to buy$10.97/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20302032
Sony Xperia 1 VI $850
Buy with care$35.75/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display
Phone (3) 70Xperia 1 VI 80

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.

Performance
Phone (3) 86Xperia 1 VI 92

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

Camera
Phone (3) 79Xperia 1 VI 74

The Phone (3) has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Phone (3) 83Xperia 1 VI 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Phone (3) 87Xperia 1 VI 28

The Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 — 49 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value
Phone (3) 70Xperia 1 VI 55

Overall value goes to the Phone (3) at $10.97 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPhone (3)Xperia 1 VI
Price (street)$799$850
Display6.67-inch LTPS AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 960Hz PWM dimming6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,150 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging65W wired, 15W wireless30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom
Dimensions160.6 × 75.6 × 9.0 mm162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Weight218 g192 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65/IP68
Supported untilJul 2032Jun 2028
Phone (3) 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.