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Sony Xperia 5 V vs Sony Xperia 1 VI: Size & Dimensions Compared

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is the larger phone, measuring 8.0mm shorter and 6.0mm narrower.

Visual Size Overlay

Sony Xperia 5 VSony Xperia 1 VI
154mm162mm-8.0mm68mm74mm-6.0mm10mm
Height Δ
-8.0mm
Width Δ
-6.0mm
Thickness Δ
+0.4mm
Case CompatibilityWon't Fit
  • Camera module layout is different — cutout won't align
Screen ProtectorNot Compatible

Screen sizes differ (6.1" vs 6.5") — protector won't fit.

DimensionSony Xperia 5 VSony Xperia 1 VIDifference
Height154mm162mmSony Xperia 1 VI +8.0mm (taller)
Width68mm74mmSony Xperia 1 VI +6.0mm (wider)
Thickness8.6mm8.2mmSony Xperia 1 VI -0.4mm (thinner)
Weight182g192gSony Xperia 1 VI +10.0g (heavier)
Screen6.1"6.5"Sony Xperia 1 VI +0.4" (larger)

Visual Size Comparison

HeightSony Xperia 1 VI +8.0mm
Sony Xperia 5 V
154mm
Sony Xperia 1 VI
162mm
WidthSony Xperia 1 VI +6.0mm
Sony Xperia 5 V
68mm
Sony Xperia 1 VI
74mm
ThicknessSony Xperia 5 V +0.4mm
Sony Xperia 5 V
8.6mm
Sony Xperia 1 VI
8.2mm

Button & Port Layout

Which is bigger?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is the taller phone at 162mm (vs 154mm). It is also 10g heavier.

Wireless Charging & MagSafe Compatibility

Wireless chargers work with both phones, but magnetic snap varies.

  • Both devices support wireless charging. Standard Qi/Qi2 chargers work with either phone.
SpecSony Xperia 5 VSony Xperia 1 VI
Wireless Charging10W10W
Qi VersionQiQi
MagSafeNoNo
Built-in MagnetsNoNo

MagSafe cases are NOT cross-compatible between these devices — the case body is shaped to each phone, even though the internal magnet ring may be the same.

Upgrading from Sony Xperia 5 V to Sony Xperia 1 VI?

Different sizes mean your old case probably won't fit. You'll need a new one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sony Xperia 5 V bigger than Sony Xperia 1 VI?

No, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is 8.0mm taller. The Sony Xperia 5 V weighs 182g vs 192g.

Are Sony Xperia 5 V and Sony Xperia 1 VI the same size?

No, the height differs by 8.0mm, width by 6.0mm, and thickness by 0.4mm.