Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Sony Xperia X Performance
The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia X Performance (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 24/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 48 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia X Performance is noticeably lighter (164g vs 192g).
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Sony Xperia X Performance
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Lighter: 164g vs 192g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Sony Xperia X Performance, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 40 points higher (64/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (39/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (39/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance is a bit better (73/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VI | Sony Xperia X Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 2096581 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 6.0.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | 143.7×70.4×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia X Performance
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Sony Xperia X Performance, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Sony Xperia X Performance by 528.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (81/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (80/100 vs 46/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (39/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Performance is a bit better (73/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance by 40 points (64/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sony Xperia X Performance — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on camera score (39/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia X Performance is a better fit for everyday use.