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Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,190RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP

Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB)
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

90%

7.9

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

▲Better than 84% of smartphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

4.2

Price

▼Worse than 88%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

25%

8.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

6.9

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

9.6

Audio

3%

7.9

Design

▲Better than 84%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 74%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

8.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

6.9

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

9.6

Audio

3%

7.9

Design

7.9
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 5.6 points, which is higher than 50.9% of smartphones.
5.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

4.2

Price

6.8
Brand name
Sony
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor which is faster than processors in 90.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 89.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP which is lower than that of 77.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.3-3.5
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.3-3.5 which is narrower than that of 83% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
60.2 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 60.2 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 85.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.12 µm which is larger than in 78.2% of smartphones and equal to the size in 5.6% of smartphones.
2.24 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.5 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.5 inches which is smaller than the screens of 80% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
396 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 396 ppi which is higher than that of 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
30 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 30 W which is slower than in 61.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
162 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162 mm which is shorter than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
74 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74 mm which is narrower than 82.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
192 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 192 g which is lighter than 58.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
95,904 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 95,904 cm³ which is smaller than 57.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
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Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 88.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (60.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    60.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2.08x lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (12.5 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    12.5 W vs 6 W
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 37.5% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.26x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,131 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,131 vs 942
  • 55% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (16,719 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    16,719 vs 10,783
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2.08x lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (12.5 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    12.5 W vs 6 W
  • 37.5% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.26x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,131 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,131 vs 942
  • 55% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (16,719 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    16,719 vs 10,783
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (3x3.15 GHz & 2x2.96 GHz & 2x2.26 GHz & 1x3.3 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    3x3.15 GHz & 2x2.96 GHz & 2x2.26 GHz & 1x3.3 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2.99x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (76.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    76.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 3.86x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (4,731 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    4,731 vs 1,226
  • 3x more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (12288 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    12,288 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 2.48x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (6,292 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    6,292 vs 2,533
  • 2.15x higher PassMark single-core benchmark
    This smartphone has a better PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (2,125 vs 988). The average single-core score is 988.
    2,125 vs 988
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 74.5% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4800 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 71.4% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    24 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2.55x higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (1,551 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    1,551 vs 608
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 26.2% more transistors
    This smartphone has more transistors than the average smartphone (13000 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone includes 10300 million transistors.
    13,000 million vs 10,300 million
  • 47% higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (4,580 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    4,580 vs 3,115
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • 88.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (60.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    60.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2.24 binned
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x120 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.2 vs 2.0
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Better display glass type
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 300 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1300 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 9.5% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (723 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    723 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.3% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (396 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    396 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 44.3% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1134 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,134 min vs 786 min
  • Higher GSMArena battery life score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life score than the average smartphone (17:27 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s). The average score is 13:30 hour/s.
    17:27 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 2 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74 mm vs 76 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 1.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.3-3.5 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.3-3.5 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 0.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 4.58x more expensive
    Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,190 vs £260).
    £1,190 vs £260
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 25% slower wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 4.58x more expensive
    Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,190 vs £260).
    £1,190 vs £260
  • 8% worse value for money
    Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.79 vs 7.3).
    6.79 vs 7.34
  • 1.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Sony Xperia 1 VI
    the average smartphone
    Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.85 vs 8.000).
    7.85 vs 8
  • 5.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (900 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    900 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2.3% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (1000 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    1,000 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.3-3.5 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.3-3.5 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (12 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    12 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 25% slower wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 9.1% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    30 W vs 33 W
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Japan vs China

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24/06/2024
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16/05/2024
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stuff.tv
15/05/2024
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androidpolice.com
15/06/2024
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28/07/2024
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t3.com
27/05/2024
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tomsguide.com
21/07/2024
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androidauthority.com
15/05/2024
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15/05/2024
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15/10/2024
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30/08/2024
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techradar.com
25/08/2024
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17/07/2024
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06/07/2024
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28/06/2024
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galaxus.at
27/06/2024
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16/07/2024
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27/06/2024
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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB)

  • Outstanding, class-leading battery life, often lasting up to two days with moderate to heavy use
  • Excellent, detailed, and balanced stereo speakers with good bass performance
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot, which are rare in modern flagships and highly valued by users
  • The main camera produces natural, realistic colors without the typical 'social media saturation' found on other brands
  • Versatile and useful variable optical telephoto zoom lens (3.5x-7.1x) which also works as an impressive macro mode
  • Bright display with good outdoor visibility, despite the move from 4K to FHD+ resolution
  • Clean, near-stock Android experience with minimal bloatware and useful creator-focused apps like Music Pro and Video Creator
  • Strong flagship performance and good thermal management thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor
  • Solid build quality, lightweight feel, and practical design with a physical two-stage camera shutter button

What we don't like about Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB)

  • Very expensive, priced comparably to or higher than rival flagships while sometimes offering fewer features
  • Camera software is considered inconsistent, with slow shutter speed (especially in night mode) often leading to blurry photos
  • Subpar low-light camera performance compared to competitors like Google Pixel and Samsung
  • The telephoto lens can be shaky and blurry, and some users find its performance disappointing
  • Lackluster unboxing experience; no charger or USB-C cable included in the box
  • Shorter software support (three OS updates, four years of security patches) compared to industry leaders like Samsung and Google
  • Accidental touches and fingerprint sensor issues are common complaints for some users
  • Missing some features found in previous models, such as certain Cinema Pro options and the 4K display resolution

Verdict

The Sony Xperia 1 VI (12GB + 256GB) is a flagship smartphone focused on content creators and media enthusiasts, running a near-stock Android 14 experience on a 6.5-inch FHD+ HDR OLED 120Hz display, powered by the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a large 5000mAh battery that offers exceptional, multi-day endurance. Its primary pro is a versatile triple camera system with a 48MP main sensor and a unique 85-170mm true optical telephoto zoom lens, further bolstered by rare-for-a-flagship features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD expansion up to 1.5TB. However, the phone's main cons are its significantly slower 30W wired and 15W wireless charging speeds compared to rivals, the lack of an included charger or cable in the box, and a shorter-than-average software update policy of three OS upgrades and four years of security patches.

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