PhoneLifespan

Xperia 1 VII vs X100 Pro

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Winner

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Lifespan decides this one: the Xperia 1 VII is supported until Jun 2031 at $23.44 per month of safe use, while the X100 Pro runs out in Nov 2028 ($26.63/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Xperia 1 VII 61 · 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 VII $1399
Safe to buy$23.44/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031
Vivo X100 Pro $780
Buy with care$26.63/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Xperia 1 VII 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 VII 98X100 Pro 93

The Xperia 1 VII's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Xperia 1 VII 74X100 Pro 79

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

Battery
Xperia 1 VII 80X100 Pro 88

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

Software longevity
Xperia 1 VII 71X100 Pro 35

The Xperia 1 VII is supported until Jun 2031 — 30 months longer than the X100 Pro.

Value
Xperia 1 VII 61X100 Pro 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecXperia 1 VIIX100 Pro
Price (street)$1399$780
Display6.5-inch LTPO OLED, 1080x2340, 120Hz6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteMediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,400 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless100W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 4.3x periscope
Dimensions162 × 74 × 8.2 mm164.1 × 75.3 × 9.0 mm
Weight197 g221 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJun 2031Nov 2028
Xperia 1 VII full verdict →X100 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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