Xperia 1 VI vs 15T Pro

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi 15T Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the 15T Pro is supported until Sep 2030 at $12.65 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 VI runs out in Jun 2028 ($35.46/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Xperia 1 VI 55 · 15T Pro 69 — 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$35.46/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Xiaomi 15T Pro $650

Safe to buy$12.65/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Category by category

Display

Xperia 1 VI 8015T Pro 70

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

Xperia 1 VI 9215T Pro 94

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Xperia 1 VI 7415T Pro 79

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

Battery

Xperia 1 VI 8015T Pro 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15T Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Xperia 1 VI 2915T Pro 61

The 15T Pro is supported until Sep 2030 — 27 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value

Xperia 1 VI 5515T Pro 69

Overall value goes to the 15T Pro at $12.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Xperia 1 VI	15T Pro
Price (street)	$850	$650
Display	6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits	6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 144Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,500 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 telephoto 5x periscope, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	162 × 74 × 8.2 mm	162.7 × 77.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight	192 g	210 g
Water resistance	IP65/IP68	IP68
Supported until	Jun 2028	Sep 2030

Xperia 1 VI full verdict →15T 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.