Intro
Today we’re going to dive deep into all the differences between the Xperia 1 V and the new Xperia 1 VI. Even though some fundamentals, such as the aspect ratio and resolution of the screen, have changed, the new Xperia is still unmistakably Sony.
So, without further ado, let’s get to it. Here’s our detailed Xperia 1 V vs Xperia 1 VI comparison.
Xperia 1 VI vs Xperia 1 V differences:
Xperia 1 VI | Xperia 1 V |
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FHD+ resolution, LTPO screen with 1-120Hz refresh rate | 4K screen but it’s not LTPO, can do 120Hz |
Wider and shorter due to the new 19.5:9 aspect ratio | Tall and narrow, still using 21:9 aspect ratio |
New zoom capabilities on the periscope camera, it can now do 85-170mm | The old zoom lens can go up to 125mm |
The latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 onboard | Using the previous generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
New camera app, housing all the pro-grade creator’s software | Separate Photo Pro, Video Pro, Cinema Pro apps |
Potentially longer battery life thanks to the lower resolution | Around a day of normal use |
Table of Contents:
Design and Size
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The design is quite similar, with an elongated camera system housing the three snappers on the back. Even the LED and mic placement are identical on both phones, along with the ZEISS T* logo.
The button and port placement and the materials used are also identical; both phones feature a grippy, textured Gorilla Glass Victus on the back and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on top of the display. The ridged aluminum frame is also extremely similar, and the only perceivable difference, at least at first glance, is that the Xperia 1 VI is 3mm shorter and 3mm wider than its predecessor.
Sony didn’t bother to change the colors either. There are three color options, and they are exactly the same for both models: Khaki Green, Platinum Silver, and Black.
The retail box is also identicalโjust a white cardboard two-piece box with a sleeve to hold it together. No cable, no charger, nothing. So, with all this out of the way, let’s focus on the most obvious change: the display.
Display Differences
Where’s my 4K?
The old Xperia 1 V features a 4K OLED panel with the same diagonal and Sony’s 21:9 aspect ratio, something of a staple for Xperia phones of late. Well, until now. The 4K panel can do 120Hz but can’t dynamically change the refresh rate. The pixel density here is a whopping 643 pixels per inch.
Sony claims that the display in the Xperia 1 VI is 50% brighter than its predecessor, but we can’t confirm or deny (very CIA like) that until we run our display tests. When it comes to biometrics, both phones use a similar, side-mounted fingerprint scanner (which was Sony’s bane for a couple of generations), so we will have to test it and see if it’s gotten better.
Performance and Software
The vapor chamber is cool, literally!
Stay tuned for our benchmarks to see if the aforementioned vapor chamber works as advertised. Regarding RAM and storage, there’s no difference between the two phones. Both start at 12GB/256GB and offer one additional storage option at 512GB. Both come with a microSD card slot, so the storage can be expanded with up to 1TB.
There’s one big and important difference in the software department. The new Xperia 1 VI features a single Camera app, which houses inside all the pro-grade software we know (and some of us love) from the previous generations. The Xperia 1 V, on the other hand, comes with separate apps such as Photography Pro, Cinematography Pro, and Videography Pro.
This move is kind of understandable, as Sony is obviously trying to cater to a wider audience and make things easier for the normal point-and-shoot crowd out there.
Another important change concerns the software support cycle. The new phone will receive three major OS updates and four years of security patches. Not on the same level as a Pixel phone, but still an improvement.
Camera
Zoom in, more, more, more
Speaking of the main camera, it’s the same on both phones, using the Exmor T sensor for mobile. It’s a 1/1.35″ sensor with a 1.12 ฮผm pixel size, sitting under a lens with an F1.9 aperture.
The ultrawide camera has been carried over to the new model as well, so no changes here; the same 12MP, 1/2.5″ sensor with an F2.2 lens resides in both phones.
Sony boasts new AI-infused algorithms in the new Xperia 1 VI, so we have to snap some samples and put them side by side to see if the Japanese company has indeed jumped on the AI bandwagon.
Audio Quality and Haptics
We suspect the haptic engine is also the same on both phones, but we can’t confirm without doing a JerryRig procedure, and Sony won’t be happy about it, we suspect.
Battery Life and Charging
Same capacity but fewer pixels to drive
We will put this battery life claim to the test once the phone arrives on our test bench, so stay tuned for that. On the charging front, things have remained unchanged. Sony doesn’t list the exact charging speed, but we know it’s 30W if you charge wired and around 15W wireless. It’s rather disappointing, even when you compare it to regular non-Chinese flagship phones (the Galaxy S24 Ultra supports 45W).
Specs Comparison
Xperia 1 VI | Xperia 1 V | |
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Size, weight | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm, 192 grams | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm, 187 grams |
Screen | 6.5″ OLED 1-120Hz LTPO FHD+ (1080×2340), 396 PPI |
6.5″ OLED 120Hz 4K (3840×1644), 643 PPI |
Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Vapor Chamber 4nm |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm |
RAM, Storage | 12/256GB 12/512GB microSD card (1024GB) |
12/256GB 12/512GB microSD card (1024GB) |
Cameras | 48MP main 12MP ultra 12MP 3.5x-5.2 zoom (85mm-170mm continuous) 12MP front |
48MP main 12MP ultra 12MP 3.5x-7.1x zoom (75mm-125mm continuous) 12MP front |
Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
Charging | USB-C 30W wired Wireless charging |
USB-C 30W wired Wireless charging |
Summary
If you want the 21:9, 4K screen of the old Xperia, as well as separate sophisticated pro-grade software, you should go for the Xperia 1 V. Even more so now that the new model has been officially unveiled at the same starting price of 1,399 euros. Expect huge discounts on the previous generation, and this might be the best time to get the old Xperia 1 V, actually.
But if you want to try the new 19.5:9 aspect ratio and the new size of the Xperia 1 VI, as well as the more mainstream approach in the camera department, you should check out the new model.
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