Between the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI, the Xperia 1 VI comes out ahead in antutu and refresh rate, while the Xperia 10 VI wins on weight. Overall, the Xperia 1 VI scores 65.7 and the Xperia 10 VI scores 57.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xperia 1 VI is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 antutu, refresh rate, ram, among others.
Pick the Xperia 10 VI if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, main camera, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xperia 1 VI is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Sony - Xperia 1 VI wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 175.00% more. 1540000 vs 560000.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Front camera — 50.00% more. 12 MP vs 8 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 6.80% more. 424 ppi vs 397 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 6.56% more. 6.5 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 4 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why Sony - Xperia 10 VI wins
- ▲Weight — 28.00 g less. 164 vs 192.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 164 glead |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmlead | 8.3 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.5 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 424 ppilead | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1700 nitslead | 800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MPlead | 8 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | true | true |
| microSD slot | true | true |
Operating System
| Spec | Sony - Xperia 1 VI | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI has 0.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI is 28g lighter — 192g vs 164g.
Is Xperia 1 VI waterproof?+
Xperia 1 VI has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 10 VI support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 10 VI supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 1 VI offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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