100
Stuff
“Sony's Xperia 1 VI isn't perfect - but it's my new favourite flagship phone.”
Publisher score: 5/5
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Sony Xperia 1 VI
$1399 · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 2y 1m old
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Most positive review signal
“Sony's Xperia 1 VI isn't perfect - but it's my new favourite flagship phone.”
Stuff · 100
Most cautious review signal
“The Xperia 1 VI is an impressive phone in many ways, and much easier to recommend than the 1 V.”
Tech Advisor · 68
This meta-score blends 5 publisher scores with 7 assessed scores — real published reviews that didn’t print a number, which we rate 0–100 from the reviewer’s written verdict. Assessed reviews are labeled as such.
Tech publication reviews
90
83
What Hi-Fi?Assessed
“The Xperia 1 VI drops some AV features and feels a bit more generic than its predecessor, but we still find it to be thoroughly impressive as a portable movie and music player.”
Assessed from verdict: 83/100 · 22mo ago
80
Trusted Reviews
“The Sony Xperia 1 VI takes a more consumer-friendly approach than previous pro-focused entries, with an easier-to-use camera system, meaningful display tweaks and impressive battery life.”
Publisher score: 4/5 · 24mo ago
80
79
“Sony's best is better than ever.”
Assessed from verdict: 79/100
78
T3Assessed
“The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a great phone in a bubble, combining excellent battery life with a quality display, booming front-firing speakers, ample power and impressive camera hardware.”
Assessed from verdict: 78/100 · 25mo ago
77
“Much like its predecessor, the Sony Xperia 1 VI can and does boast some impressive hardware, particularly in the camera department.”
Assessed from verdict: 77/100 · 22mo ago
70
70
“It's a pricey phone, but worth the investment if you're an audiophile or a mobile photography enthusiast.”
Assessed from verdict: 70/100
69
“With the Xperia 1 VI, Sony has taken a small step towards the mainstream without sacrificing its hardcore Pro credentials.”
Assessed from verdict: 69/100 · 23mo ago
68
“The Xperia 1 VI is an impressive phone in many ways, and much easier to recommend than the 1 V.”
Assessed from verdict: 68/100 · 24mo ago
Additional review coverage
StuffCoverage
Sony Xperia 1 VI review
“Sony's Xperia 1 VI isn't perfect - but it's my new favourite flagship phone.”
Source page · 1d ago
Tom's GuideCoverage
Sony Xperia 1 VI review
“Not just for camera pros anymore.”
Source page · 1d ago
TechRadarCoverage
Sony Xperia 1 VI review
“An old-school flagship that demands some compromise.”
Source page · 1d ago
GSMArenaCoverage
Sony Xperia 1 VI review
“All in all, the Xperia 1 VI is the best Xperia yet.”
Source page · 1d ago
Tomsguide ComCoverage
Source page · 21d ago
Trusted ReviewsCoverage
Sony Xperia 1 VI review
“The Sony Xperia 1 VI takes a more consumer-friendly approach than previous pro-focused entries, with an easier-to-use camera system, meaningful display tweaks and impressive battery life.”
Source page · 24mo ago