Between the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 5 V, the Xperia 1 VI comes out ahead in ram and screen size, while the Xperia 5 V wins on weight and pixel density. Overall, the Xperia 1 VI scores 65.7 and the Xperia 5 V scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.7 vs 63.5). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Xperia 1 VI if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, screen size, antutu, among others.
Pick the Xperia 5 V if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are weight, pixel density.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VI wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 6.56% more. 6.5 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 0.65% more. 1540000 vs 1530000.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 4 (vs 3).
Why Sony - Xperia 5 V wins
- ▲Weight — 10.00 g less. 182 vs 192.
- ▲Pixel density — 5.90% more. 449 ppi vs 424 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 182 glead |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmlead | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.5 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 424 ppi | 449 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1700 nitslead | 1300 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
| microSD slot | true | true |
Operating System
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has 0.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V is 10g lighter — 192g vs 182g.
Is Xperia 1 VI waterproof?+
Xperia 1 VI has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 5 V support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 5 V supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 1 VI offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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