PhoneLifespan

Xperia 1 VI vs Poco F7 Ultra

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco F7 Ultra is supported until Mar 2031 at $12.22 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 VI runs out in Jun 2028 ($35.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Xperia 1 VI 55 · Poco F7 Ultra 71 — 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
Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra $699
Safe to buy$12.22/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
Xperia 1 VI 80Poco F7 Ultra 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Xperia 1 VI 92Poco F7 Ultra 98

The Poco F7 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Xperia 1 VI 74Poco F7 Ultra 79

The Poco F7 Ultra has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Xperia 1 VI 80Poco F7 Ultra 86

5,300mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco F7 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Xperia 1 VI 28Poco F7 Ultra 68

The Poco F7 Ultra is supported until Mar 2031 — 33 months longer than the Xperia 1 VI.

Value
Xperia 1 VI 55Poco F7 Ultra 71

Overall value goes to the Poco F7 Ultra at $12.22 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecXperia 1 VIPoco F7 Ultra
Price (street)$850$699
Display6.5-inch LTPO OLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 19.5:9, 1–120Hz, up to ~1300 nits6.67-inch AMOLED, 3200x1440 (WQHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,300 mAh
Charging30W wired (USB PD), Qi wireless120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main (Exmor T 1/1.35-inch), 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto periscope, continuous 85–170mm (3.5–7.1x) optical zoom50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2.5x, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162 × 74 × 8.2 mm160.3 × 75 × 8.4 mm
Weight192 g212 g
Water resistanceIP65/IP68IP68
Supported untilJun 2028Mar 2031
Xperia 1 VI full verdict →Poco F7 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

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