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Xperia 1 VII vs X100 Ultra

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Winner

Sony Xperia 1 VII

Lifespan decides this one: the Xperia 1 VII is supported until Jun 2031 at $23.50 per month of safe use, while the X100 Ultra runs out in May 2029 ($20.39/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Xperia 1 VII 61 · 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 VII $1399
Safe to buy$23.50/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20292031
Vivo X100 Ultra $720
Buy with care$20.39/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20272029

Category by category

Display
Xperia 1 VII 80X100 Ultra 90

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

Performance
Xperia 1 VII 98X100 Ultra 92

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

Camera
Xperia 1 VII 74X100 Ultra 84

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

Battery
Xperia 1 VII 80X100 Ultra 90

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

Software longevity
Xperia 1 VII 71X100 Ultra 42

The Xperia 1 VII is supported until Jun 2031 — 24 months longer than the X100 Ultra.

Value
Xperia 1 VII 61X100 Ultra 66

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

Full spec table
SpecXperia 1 VIIX100 Ultra
Price (street)$1399$720
Display6.5-inch LTPO OLED, 1080x2340, 120Hz6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless80W wired, 30W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto50MP main, 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162 × 74 × 8.2 mm164.1 x 75.6 x 9.2 mm
Weight197 g229 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilJun 2031May 2029
Xperia 1 VII full verdict →X100 Ultra 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.