6.5 inch phones: 3 models compared

Decision table

6.5 inch Screen Size: which one for what?

The 3 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Apple iPhone Air69%

Leads for Photo / Video: Sony Xperia 1 VII77%

Leads for Battery Life: Sony Xperia 1 VIII64%

Leads for Daily Use: Apple iPhone Air74%

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Sony Xperia 1 VIIISony
6.5" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 48 MP
69% 73% 64% 63%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 3 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 3 months on the market
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Apple iPhone AirApple
6.5" · A19 Pro · 48 MP
69% 55% 61% 74%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 12 months on the market
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Sony Xperia 1 VIISony
6.5" · Snapdragon 8 Elite · 48 MP
59% 77% 54% 53%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 170mm telephoto reach
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near