Xperia 1 VI vs X100 Pro

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Winner

Vivo X100 Pro

The X100 Pro wins this one, taking display and battery decisively. Against the Xperia 1 VI it's also the sounder buy at $26.81 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Xperia 1 VI 55 · X100 Pro 62 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI $850

Buy with care$35.75/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Vivo X100 Pro $780

Buy with care$26.81/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

Xperia 1 VI 80X100 Pro 90

The X100 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2800x1260, 120hz, up to 3000 nits peak.

Performance

Xperia 1 VI 92X100 Pro 93

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Xperia 1 VI 74X100 Pro 79

The X100 Pro has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Xperia 1 VI 80X100 Pro 88

5,400mAh vs 5,000mAh — the X100 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Xperia 1 VI 28X100 Pro 35

The X100 Pro is supported until Nov 2028 — 5 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value

Xperia 1 VI 55X100 Pro 62

Overall value goes to the X100 Pro at $26.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Xperia 1 VI	X100 Pro
Price (street)	$850	$780
Display	6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	MediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,400 mAh
Charging	30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless	100W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 4.3x periscope
Dimensions	162 × 74 × 8.2 mm	164.1 × 75.3 × 9.0 mm
Weight	192 g	221 g
Water resistance	IP65/IP68	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Nov 2028

Xperia 1 VI full verdict →X100 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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