Xperia 1 VI vs X100 Ultra

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Winner

Vivo X100 Ultra

The X100 Ultra wins this one, taking software longevity and display decisively. Against the Xperia 1 VI it's also the sounder buy at $20.39 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Xperia 1 VI 55 · X100 Ultra 66 — 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$35.70/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Vivo X100 Ultra $720

Buy with care$20.39/mo

2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display

Xperia 1 VI 80X100 Ultra 90

The X100 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 120hz, 3000 nits peak.

Performance

Xperia 1 VI 92X100 Ultra 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Xperia 1 VI 74X100 Ultra 84

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

Battery

Xperia 1 VI 80X100 Ultra 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the X100 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Xperia 1 VI 28X100 Ultra 42

The X100 Ultra is supported until May 2029 — 11 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value

Xperia 1 VI 55X100 Ultra 66

Overall value goes to the X100 Ultra at $20.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Xperia 1 VI	X100 Ultra
Price (street)	$850	$720
Display	6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless	80W wired, 30W 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, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162 × 74 × 8.2 mm	164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight	192 g	229 g
Water resistance	IP65/IP68	IP68/IP69
Supported until	Jun 2028	May 2029

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

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