PhoneLifespan

Open vs Xperia 1 VII

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Winner

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Lifespan decides this one: the Xperia 1 VII is supported until Jun 2031 at $23.52 per month of safe use, while the Open runs out in Oct 2028 ($32.13/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Open 57 · Xperia 1 VII 61 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

OnePlus Open $900
Buy with care$32.13/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Sony Xperia 1 VII $1399
Safe to buy$23.52/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031

Category by category

Display
Open 90Xperia 1 VII 80

The Open's screen is the better one — 7.82-inch 2k ltpo3 fluid amoled inner foldable (2440×2268, 426 ppi) + 6.31-inch 2k amoled cover (2484×1116, 431 ppi), both 120hz, up to 2800 nits peak.

Performance
Open 85Xperia 1 VII 98

The Xperia 1 VII's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Open 79Xperia 1 VII 74

The Open has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Open 76Xperia 1 VII 80

5,000mAh vs 4,805mAh — the Xperia 1 VII lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Open 33Xperia 1 VII 71

The Xperia 1 VII is supported until Jun 2031 — 31 months longer than the Open.

Value
Open 57Xperia 1 VII 61

Overall value goes to the Xperia 1 VII at $23.52 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecOpenXperia 1 VII
Price (street)$900$1399
Display7.82-inch 2K LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED inner foldable (2440×2268, 426 ppi) + 6.31-inch 2K AMOLED cover (2484×1116, 431 ppi), both 120Hz, up to 2800 nits peak6.5-inch LTPO OLED, 1080x2340, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM16GB12GB
Storage512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,805 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope telephoto 3x48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto
DimensionsUnfolded 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm; Folded 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm162 × 74 × 8.2 mm
Weight239 g197 g
Water resistanceIPX4IP68
Supported untilOct 2028Jun 2031
Open full verdict →Xperia 1 VII full verdict →Longevity master board →

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