Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,320,406).
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 IV | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1320406 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Sony Xperia 1 IV and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.