Should You Upgrade from the Xperia 1 VI to the Xperia 10 VI?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Xperia 1 VI to the Xperia 10 VI.
Probably not — keep your Xperia 1 VI
The Xperia 10 VI is newer than the Xperia 1 VI, and the BeastScore drops from 84.5 to 78.9. The biggest improvements: 28 g lighter, launched $950 cheaper. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 10 points lower, display rated 28 points lower.
What you gain with the Xperia 10 VI
- +28 g lighter
- +Launched $950 cheaper
What you give up
- −Performance rated 10 points lower
- −Display rated 28 points lower
- −0.4" smaller screen
- −Lower refresh rate (−60Hz)
- −1,800 nits dimmer peak display
- −Shorter optical zoom (−5x)
- −4 GB less RAM
| Spec | Xperia 1 VI | Xperia 10 VI | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 84.5 | 78.9 | −5.6 (7%) |
| Performance score | 90 | 80 | −10 (11%) |
| Camera score | 85 | 85 | No real change |
| Battery score | 86 | 86 | No real change |
| Display score | 90 | 62 | −28 (31%) |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | No real change |
| Wired charging | 30W | 30W | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.5" | 6.1" | −0.4" (6%) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | −60Hz (50%) |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 1,200 nits | −1,800 nits (60%) |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | No real change |
| Optical zoom | 7x | 2x | −5x (71%) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | −4 GB (33%) |
| Weight | 192 g | 164 g | −28 g (15%) |
| Launch price | $1,399 | $449 | −$950 (68%) |
Upgrade if…
- Your Xperia 1 VI is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need
Xperia 1 VI vs Xperia 10 VI: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Xperia 1 VI to the Xperia 10 VI?
Probably not — keep your Xperia 1 VI. The Xperia 10 VI is newer than the Xperia 1 VI, and the BeastScore drops from 84.5 to 78.9. The biggest improvements: 28 g lighter, launched $950 cheaper. Trade-offs to know: performance rated 10 points lower, display rated 28 points lower.
What is the biggest difference between the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI?
28 g lighter: 192 g on the Xperia 1 VI vs 164 g on the Xperia 10 VI.
Does the Xperia 10 VI have a bigger battery than the Xperia 1 VI?
No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the Xperia 10 VI?
Upgrade if: Your Xperia 1 VI is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.