Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Vivo X90 Pro

The Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X90 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 64/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 48 MP vs 3 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,781,240); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).

The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money —

Vivo X90 Pro

Performance 73
Display 84
Camera 70
Battery 77
Portability 36
Value for money —

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1781240
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1745
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4351
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4870 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 214g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 36/100)

What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VI vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X90 Pro scores 8 points higher (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (62/100 vs 36/100).

Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X90 Pro: The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 VI Vivo X90 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9200
AnTuTu 2096581 1781240
Geekbench Single 2203 1745
Geekbench Multi 6511 4351
Display 6.5" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4870 mAh
Charging 30W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 136
Main camera 48 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China)
Brightness (peak) — 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm
Weight 192 g 214 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Vivo X90 Pro

  • Main: 3MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
70
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo X90 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Vivo X90 Pro

  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 VI and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100
2096581 AnTuTu
Vivo X90 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9200
72/100 -17.7%
1781240 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Vivo X90 Pro by 17.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X90 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X90 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (70/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (77/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (62/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Vivo X90 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Vivo X90 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VI over the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.