Xperia 1 VI vs 15 Pro

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi 15 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 at $12.37 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 VI runs out in Jun 2028 ($35.45/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Xperia 1 VI 55 · 15 Pro 74 — 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$35.45/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Xiaomi 15 Pro $650

Safe to buy$12.37/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display

Xperia 1 VI 8015 Pro 90

The 15 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance

Xperia 1 VI 9215 Pro 98

The 15 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Xperia 1 VI 7415 Pro 79

The 15 Pro has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Xperia 1 VI 8015 Pro 100

6,100mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Xperia 1 VI 2915 Pro 63

The 15 Pro is supported until Oct 2030 — 29 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value

Xperia 1 VI 5515 Pro 74

Overall value goes to the 15 Pro at $12.37 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Xperia 1 VI	15 Pro
Price (street)	$850	$650
Display	6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,100 mAh
Charging	30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless	90W 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 5x
Dimensions	162 × 74 × 8.2 mm	161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight	192 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP65/IP68	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Oct 2030

Xperia 1 VI full verdict →15 Pro 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.