Sony Xperia 10 VI full review

[@ykd0011]

Thank you sony for not adding stupid hole punches or nothes inside the screen, sony is holding the line against stupid designs

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market for a compact style phone, with 3.5mm audio jack, and Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen.

[@johncombo]

i agree with the notches as they look retarded, but if you look at google pixel 4a with a small punch hole in the top left corner, i think thats very tolerable and would alow smaller phone dimensions with smaller bezels while keeping the same screen size.

[@obeliskt1024]

8:40 kudos to Sony's smartphone division for not abandoning the audio jack.

[@soundknight]

I think you’ll find it the managers who make those decisions not the division. And like most Japanese companies they don’t really care about the international market as much as they care about the internal Japanese market they tried to protect their share of the internal market because there’s a flood of Chinese cheaper phones coming through that also have headphones Jack still.

[@tunglam8210]

And retaining the micro sd card slot.

[@AquilaeYT]

And not for keeping 60hz, laggy screen, a bad shape, bad CPU and a crap audio chip.

[@yux.tn.3641]

this and the SD card slot is the only reason i buy it

[@caidee]

@@yux.tn.3641 There are phones with 256GB and much better specs all around than this but ofc you need 1TB sd slot for hentai or some shit

[@bananachild1936]

What I still appreciate about modern Sony phones (despite their shaky track record) is the fact that they STILL kept expandable Micro SD storage as a feature. Only thing I hate about Sony phones is that they are too goddang expensive. Not as much as an Apple device. But still, expensive.

[@mixjokera]

guess why this phones are too expensive

[@sralucard4100]

@@mixjokera por ?? :v

[@kdtushaberoland3088]

Expensive Bse of their quality ❤

[@rabiusalihumamuda1545]

U will never understand how good Sony phones are until u get one. Xperia 10 iii was my first Sony now am using 10 v, the camera, battery life and very decent performance. Thanks sony❤

[@jiffonbuffo]

Why did they stop using DP ALT mode after the 10 iii? 😅

[@jiffonbuffo]

Lmao. KZbin hid my comment. I hate this automoderation. I never used a bad word there. 😢

[@kosztaz87]

@@jiffonbuffo I can still see both of your comments. And yes, not having DP ALT mode is quite annoying. Now we have to stream the content with an app, if the receiving TV has the ability to accept it, if it doesn't then tough luck.

[@cebedojames]

i have the xperia 10 iv. after almost 2 years, battery is still solid.

[@kosztaz87]

@@cebedojames Same here, and I use it quite heavily doing courier work. But I always charge it with battery care enabled to 80% maximum. And even after two years I can't really fel noticeable battery degradation, it's amazing.

[@MYuee]

Sony still including an SD Card Slot and a Headphone Jack is really commendable. (I'm searching for a new phone, and I realized a lot of competitors don't include expandable storage anymore)

[@RealJonzuk]

just get the sony phone its the only phone brand worth getting i would reccomend the highest end model theyre amazing phones unbeatable no brainer purchase

[@pankitaneja]

​@@RealJonzukSecurity updates and support are horrible

[@AntonioCunningham]

I know. I need a new phone, but sadly I have virtually no options. If they didn't waste so much resources on a camera *that I DO NOT care for* I would stomach the high cost and pick one up.

[@RealJonzuk]

@@pankitaneja LineageOS works just fine if the device you get supports it but yeah the secureity updates and support for stock Xperia is the worst but the design of the phone is the only phone i ever liked because it has the headphone jackk and it has the SD card i have over 200GB of music on my PC i need sd card to be able to listen to it all

[@iamskejwa]

There is no options on sound quality and there is no Hi-Res Audio.

[@Obi-Wan___99]

I don't understand this 60 hz issue. I don't need more. It's a fucking phone. 😂 I like Sony phones because they are very resistant, still easy weight and "compact" design, clean Android, battery protection over time, no holes in the screen, and so many others💪

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market: compact phone, stock clean Android, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen.

[@diegocabrejas6059]

Unfortunately, most people are sheep. Influenced by marketing and incapable of critical thinking. These people have been told that they need 120Hz on their phones.

[@toxicturkeyy]

@@diegocabrejas6059 Have you used a high refresh rate phone? You could wake me up at 3 am on a tuesday, i'll still notice if the screen on my Xperia 1V goes down to 60hz. At this price point in 2024 90hz should be the minimum.

[@eric_t123]

plus it eats away your battery. I personally use a phone with a 120 Hz display but I'm not the type of person to call 60hz a deal breaker 😂. that's stupid

[@marioguy886]

​​​@@diegocabrejas6059I bet you've never had a phone with 120 Hz, it's much smoother. Going back to 60 will feel choppy and laggy. I mean i can limit my frames to 60 and it's a huge difference. A 400$ phone has no excuse to not have a 120 Hz screen in 2024. Especially when in other areas it's not even better than the competition like CPU, cameras and storage.

[@Jmvars]

I'm getting this. I don't want to spend ~$800+ on a phone anymore, and as long as it runs freaking Solitaire and Chess I'm fine. 60Hz doesn't bother me, it's just a phone.

[@1vbAPiYk]

why do you want to play games on a phone?

[@Jmvars]

@@1vbAPiYk i literally said i dont want to

[@djkn35]

60Hz is totally enough anyway. Iphone has 60Hz btw! Glad there is no notch/hole. Audio jack , waterproof, clean OS without chinese stuff...So many advantages on this phone.

[@pastichiorocker]

Pay more, get less.

[@Mehdital89]

Once you try 120Hz it will be hard to switch back to 60Hz, scrolling just feels weird and choppy

[@rule34wtf34]

Don't focus on the choppiness of scrolling, and your eyes quickly adjust. It's because you're looking for it.

[@jaypunzalan6999]

Better get iphone then, much better camera and better software support

[@marksouthwell4490]

​@@jaypunzalan6999significantly more expensive though. Could buy two of these Sony phones for the price of one iPhone 15

[@PolypheusX]

60hz is fine for me since 120hz is a huge battery drainer

[@joelconolly5574]

This phone is so great my country starts selling them in August. Now that's progress 😊

[@fantasytky28]

what kind of progress?

[@SpongeBob_circle_pants]

Progress towards bankruptcy ​@@fantasytky28

[@BAdventures]

Australia has the same problem. Sony doesn't release products consistently in each country. That includes cameras, TV's, etc. Customers have complained for years. I ordered my Sony Xperia 5 IV 256GB model on the grey market. Look for online sellers that will ship to your region.

[@itsame2755]

wish they would in canada again

[@DarthSamuraiRyuu]

i only change phones every 6/7 years and its about that time so i cant wait to get it! 😍

[@prodigy84bg]

My cycle is around 4/5 years, but I'm planning to get it and use it until 2030.

[@Afura33]

Same, using mine since 6 years now but it is about to break lol and still runs on android 9 :D , time for a new one.

[@prodigy84bg]

@@Afura33 Mine is a 2018 model (but I got it in 2020) and it runs Android 10. If it wasn't for the battery draining in less than a day, the slow response time, the random restarts, and the storage constantly running out, I could have used it for another couple of years.

[@Afura33]

@@prodigy84bg I see your phone has similar issues like mine, my apps crashs and freezes, random restarts, wifi goes off for no reason, gps is pretty inaccurate, but battery is still ok I can still make it through the day with it. The sony 10 vi looks pretty nice but man would I miss the led notification lol, was thinking about the 10 iv instead but the camera is just awful :| . Also 6,1 inch is huge I prefer compact phones but there aren't barely any on the market for a decent price.

[@xoxofx-ngx]

Thanks for bringing reviews sooner than later. GSMARENA NUMBER 1 ,👍👍👍👍

[@curryking1]

Only Sony still does microsd expansion and audio jack enough reason to support them

[@pixelgaming7261]

1:27 Sony is probably like, "If Apple gets away with 60Hz at $900, we should get away with it at $400". However, as a lesser-known phone manufacturer, this gives budget conscious consumers a bad impression of the brand.

[@AnasKhan-ni9xx]

Won't defend sony on this, but they're not wrong. The average person looking at this phone at the store would see sony phone at $400 and just buy it.

[@_epicenter_]

It would be better to have 120 Hz, no argue. But I will buy it anyway, because I hate elliptic screens with camera cutouts and under-screen fingerprint sensors on phones from other manufacturers. I am glad they get rid from the third camera on the cheapest model - it was awful and useless. Crop from the main camera looked the same. I also hope Sony will release 5VI this autumn - 5V already has 120 Hz screen, metal body and wireless charging.

[@MrBoliao98]

I disagree, it is what it is, and they give good battery life.

[@disaffected_malcontent]

Sony don't need any help with how they represent their brand. Sony is a household name, associated with quality.

[@adriancc4240]

iPhone 14 was the best-selling smartphone model in the world in 2023, although it has a screen with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. I own an iPhone 14 and I don't mind the 60 Hz screen refresh rate at all.

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

Sony phones despite all its flaws is still the best for watching videos without having a notch or dot on the screen. Its not the best as a phone but as a multimedia device its pretty good since its beginning until now. They never change their phones design form at all.

[@darktrain1971]

well they just have with the 1vi but at £1300 most people won't buy it

[@lokrj]

That's what i thought until i got myself the 10 V. Unless you are watching movies, other content is very hard to watch on this ratio, i would have to squint my eyes at times to see what's on the screen.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market for a compact style phone, with 3.5mm audio jack, and Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch on screen.

[@Johnnyynf]

I was looking for new phone last year, in the end got the 1 V My criteria is 4K 30fps, sd card and headphone jack. The 10 V was almost there, but inability to film 4K and lackluster chip performance killed it for me. If this exists back then, this will be 100% my pick

[@BAdventures]

Same, I get you. I had the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from 2016-2023, over 7 years. Worked in Australia and travelling SE Asia, just swapped SIM cards. Never had overheating or software issues. Still got Xperia and general Android updates when needed. If it's not broken don't fix it. That phone had a bad drop and cracked the back and side of the body open. But it still worked lol! I upgraded to the Xperia 5 IV, 256GB model and happy with it. If it wasn't for the urgent replacement I would have got this Xperia 10 VI (mark 6), or the Xperia 5 V (mark 5).

[@jorgdahn3736]

Two important advantages: no notch. 3.5mm audio jack. Nuff said.

[@jbsvault]

I'm pre-researching in case I'm suddenly in need for a new phone, and had selected this one as one of few available in the 'small' phone category. However, I'm quite dissapointed when I compare it to my current Galaxy S8. There is so much the S8 can match on or even excell at regarding most software and hardware features. You would have thought that the market would have caught up a bit by now, but I guess not. Still, not a terrible option. Thanks for the comprehensive and to-the-point overview!

[@strawberriesanddeath]

The charging system is not fast. They did it on purpose to maintain battery health. My friends with oppo phone vooc super fast charge.. Their battery after a year barely holds the charge , only last 6 hours.

[@BAdventures]

Yes that's the Battery Care feature. Fast charging is great but it does wear out a battery faster. All brands have this issue: damaged or even exploding batteries. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was banned on all airlines due to the risk of fire and explosion. I've seen iPhones crack open from a swollen damaged battery. Especially from over-charging and overheat, heavy use while plugged in charging.

[@europeanlegend9347]

@@BAdventures It's crazy... i don't understand why people need to have 80% of their battery charged in 20 minutes. Just bring a battery power bank OR remember to plug your phone in when you have time. NO ONE out there is on the go go go go 24/7.... if you don't have an hour or so to wait for your phone to charge then you have bigger issues lol.

[@jonaspete]

​@@europeanlegend9347 their bodies must be very dirty too since they want everything fast.

[@DandelionVolta]

At this point they should just let the PlayStation division take care of their phones

[@jukijunk]

Is this phone better than the 5 iv?

[@ermirhalitaj5346]

@@jukijunk No, just the battery, nothing else

[@rartolak]

may i present to you the xperia play from 2011

[@BAdventures]

@@jukijunk No. Xperia 5 IV (mark 4) has better CPU/processor, camera, 256GB storage, and alloy metal body.

[@acebdefg5582]

are you joking? The PS division cant even design a proper console with proper features. Not even to talk about the goofy childish design.

[@-LAH]

Im so mad that im still considering this just because it has a headphone jack and an sd card. I hate usb adapter and dont use wireless so my options are limited.

[@SiliDuffa]

Zenfone 10

[@vertwheeler6698]

With recently Asus a lot of issue with motherboard and rog ally better get away from that brand

[@-LAH]

@@SiliDuffa +300 tho. i don't really game, i'll probably just be listening to music, taking photos and doing general phone things.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market: compact phone, stock Android, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen. Shop around and find the best deal. I had the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from 2016-2023, over 7 years. Worked in Australia and travelling SE Asia, just swapped SIM cards. Never had overheating or software issues. Still got Xperia and general Android updates when needed. If it's not broken don't fix it. That phone had a bad drop and cracked the back and side of the body open. But it still worked lol! I upgraded to the Xperia 5 IV, 256GB model and happy with it. If it wasn't for the urgent replacement I would have got this Xperia 10 VI (mark 6), or the Xperia 5 V (mark 5).

[@axhng]

this phone is going for 689 SGD in Singapore which is just ridiculously overpriced for a phone with very outdated specs. It's possible to get phones like the Redmi K70 Pro for under 600 SGD, and that's a phone with better build material, 120Hz 2K screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, etc. the Poco F6 and F6 Pro will be announced soon, and those will be cheaper, and run circles around the Xperia 10 VI as well in terms of hardware. Considering that performance is often one of the biggest indicator as to how well a phone will age in the long run (since apps/OS are getting heavier over time and more resource intensive), phones with well performing chips will last a lot longer, like iPhones for example. Apple A series chip is likely a big part of why a lot of their older devices are still so usable today since they had a good lead against its competitors back then. Considering that Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 was a low/mid range chip from 2022, and is just meh in terms of performance, i just don't see this phone aging well, just like a lot of their other 10 series devices. For all their talk of sustainability, removing cables, charger, recyclable packaging, etc, it's pointless when the phone itself might not last as long.

[@fantasytky28]

as much as i love 10 series and how pretty vi design looks, 10VI is literally overpriced as shit. Im having 10V and guess what 10VI is literally nothing but 10V with tele lens cut and improved SOC (but battery down). Everything else? exactly the same, and 689sgd? what a joke

[@storyanaksekolah2]

Sharp selling Sense 8 with same spec sheet for $399 in indonesia. just about 3 monts and they already cut the price to $249 😂. japanese phones always overpriced.

[@rakesh1519]

I wonder why Xperia still exist in 2024

[@fantasytky28]

@@rakesh1519 no ugly as hell asshole or notch display, not cutout rounded corners display and ugly tumour design or spider man eye camera module? Also the only one front stereo speaker?

[@storyanaksekolah2]

@@rakesh1519 still exist because fanboys. but they decreased every year. only hardcore fanboys still buying.

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

I got the 10vi and love it. I hqe an LG v60 and replaced that with an s23 ultra. That was a disappointment. Audio quality especially. I saw Sony had increased updates to 4 years of security updates qks decided to give the 10vi a go. I love it. Battery life is excellent - iPhone 15 pro max territory. The 10vi is light and the narrower dimensions make it easy to hold one handed. The taller dimensions make it great for reading eBooks. Audio is way ahead of most phones with the 3.5mm headphone socket, decent internal dac, aptX adaptive & LDAC for wireless and good external speakers. The finger print sensor on the side is brilliant, way way better than using the in screen FPS on my s23 ultra (and audio quality of this Sony is way ahead of my s23 ultra). Best Android phone I've bought for a while!

[@cybercloudx4955]

Do you mind me asking if was any game played on phone of yours? I'm interested if there's any lagging or something ✓ also does it have dark mode? I assume yes, but since here I rather ask 🙂 does it come with cable at least and what is wattage of adapter required for this phone? I ADORE light not heavy phones and this one looks perfect to me.. if you can reply, would be thankful 🙏

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

@@cybercloudx4955 I haven't got any games installed but let me know if you're thinking of any particular games and I'll give them a go. I'd did have games like space shooter and I didn't notice any lag (I've got 120 apps installed). The only thing that comes to mind is with having KZbin playing in the background and then switching back to KZbin, there is a moment's pause in the video before it restarts. Also, if you turn it off fully, and then turn it back on it takes a while to start, but that's the massive SD card I have with lots of audio files). I'm pretty sure it came with a usb c cable (I have cables falling out of my ears). I use whatever plug is handy (sometimes an old Sony charger, an Anker 35w charger., an iPhone plug... I have too many phone chargers that I've collected over time). There's dark mode (I have it set for a night time schedule but you can have it on all the time). The lightness and narrowneaa of the phone makes this a real pleasure to hold. It's about the same width as an iPhone 13 mini). I've had a lot of android phones since my first one (HTC magic) and this is one of my favourites because of its ease of holding and incredibly long battery life. Also, I use the SD card slot and 3.5mm headphone socket. If I've missed anything or you have any other questions just ask.

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

I posted a reply but it seems to have gone: I don't have games installed but if there's something you're thinking of let me know. I did have space shooters installed and had no issues. I have a 120 apps installed. The only "lag" I've noticed is if I have KZbin playing in the background, eg as a pop out, and then switch to KZbin then there is a short pause before the video continues. Yes it has a dark mode. You can set it to be on permanently or a certain schedule. I'm pretty sure it came with a usb c to usb c cable but I have lots of cables and didn't really notice. I use any charger that's handy and they all seem to work. From old Sony chargers, iPhone plugs, 35w chargers... However, it doesn't have wireless charging. Any other questions do just ask.

[@qasharry]

Current Xperia 10 III user here.

[@BAdventures]

I had the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from 2016-2023, over 7 years. Worked in Australia and travelling SE Asia, just swapped SIM cards. Never had overheating or software issues. Still got Xperia and general Android updates when needed. If it's not broken don't fix it. That phone had a bad drop and cracked the back and side of the body open. But it still worked lol! I upgraded to the Xperia 5 IV, 256GB model and happy with it. If it wasn't for the urgent replacement I would have got this Xperia 10 VI (mark 6), or the Xperia 5 V (mark 5).

[@bartomiejcetera1814]

In England, the phone costs £350. It also comes with bluetooth headphones. I think what it offers at this price is a good compromise.

[@johnny_bravo9990]

​@@Might-Be-Aiwhat 🎧 ?? Sony has a million headphone models

[@KR1275]

@@johnny_bravo9990 WH-CH520

[@BAdventures]

Adding value, good for you and your region. It's their niche market for a compact style phone, with 3.5mm audio jack, and Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch on screen.

[@aorithefemboyfox9113]

Dropped to 260 pound as of Dec 1 2024. Very good buy.

[@aslam7952]

Is it just me, or are these Sony devices closer to stock Android than Pixel? The Pixel 7a has loads of (non-system) apps that I cannot uninstalled. Some even unnecessarily run in the background even if you do not use them.

[@BAdventures]

Yes very close to stock Android and good point. It's their niche market for a compact style phone, with 3.5mm audio jack, and Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen.

[@j3100]

The Xperia 10 vi and the Samsung galaxy s22 are the same price now. With the S22 having such bad battery am I better off getting the Sony?

[@pastichiorocker]

Or you pay a hundred bucks more and get the S23.

[@europeanlegend9347]

I've had the S22 for two years. Honestly, the battery isn't THAT bad. But, i can see i've been getting really annoying lag and stuttering. I have to return this one as my contract is up next month and have been looking for something cheap. I also looked at the Xperia 5 IV but it has the SAME shitty Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the S22.

[@random_vlogger_thamizh6505]

Not to be offensive or disrespectful but the selfie images looked as if Will was seriously ill

[@BAdventures]

I agree it didn't look natural. But he did say that. Was an honest review.

[@FirdausF3]

There are distinct differentiator of this phone: headphone jack, tool-less sim/micro sd tray, compact size (this is really rare nowadays), front facing dual speakers, notchless and holeless display. There's also battery health management so that the battery capacity is still good after several years. This feature is usually not available on midrange phones. Also it's made of plastic so no worrying about the back shattering

[@chrishughes8336]

Thanks for the quick review. Is there AOD or an LED notification light?

[@epiphany01]

Have been searching around for the answer to this one still 🤞🏻

[@devolk.]

У Sony лучшие телефоны. Да, по цифрам в характеристиках они может быть и уступают, но каждая составляющая работает на все сто процентов четко и без ошибок. Экран яркий, качественный и одно удовольствие. Потрясающий звук как по BT, так и по проводу. Никаких фризов и лагов. Камера в умелых руках делают крутые снимки, но признаю, автофокус далеко не самый шустрый. Кстати, в видео ошибка. Зум у Xperia 10 vi не цифровой, а тоже оптический - стоит активная линза с меняющимся фокусным расстоянием. Поэтому их теперь 2, а не 3 как было у 5го поколения. Водостойкость. При чём не только на бумаге. Телефон реально выдерживает погружение в воду на 30 минут вообще без проблем. Пластиковый корпус - но он тактильно потрясающий. И кстати, это самая лёгкая модель телефона в мире с таким объёмом аккумулятора. Потрясающий дизайн, цвет и дисплей 21:9 В общем, кому надо - может покупать и китайские телефоны с накрученными характеристиками, но тупыми по, тяжёлым весом, безвкусным дизайном и не водостойкие. Дело каждого. Я выбираю качество Sony, где важно дело, а не цифры на бумажке. Я уверен, что телефон отработает каждый потраченный на него цент. Спасибо большое за обзор. Комментарий пишу с Xperia 10 mark v

[@alxgr752]

Соглашусь, что у Sony чистые прошивки без мусора, но что идеальны и без фризов и лагов - всё же не. Изредка можно словить подтормаживания или внезапный ребут. У меня 1 III с дикой печкой 888, у друга - 10 V, там иногда 695-му не хватает резвости. Очень жаль, что с пятерок отказались от диодного индикатора. Стоит копейки, а очень полезен. AOD это вообще не то.

[@Rocket__Man]

Сонька должна поддерживать свою репутацию, поэтому делает нешустрые, но зато качественные телефоны. Я уверен каждый эксперия телефон без проблем проработает 5-10 лет. Если сам не сломаешь ))

[@Tomas_Simkus]

Da. U meniaxperia xz1... Sem let on u menia. vsio charosho rabotaet, i camera normalnaja, i dlia music, i dlia igri, i dliavideo... Batareika toze charosho

[@Rocket__Man]

@@Tomas_Simkus ого! 7 лет это круто. Желаю тебе чтобы он ещё 7 продержался.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market for a compact style phone, with 3.5mm audio jack, and Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch on screen. I had the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from 2016-2023, over 7 years. Worked in Australia and travelling SE Asia, just swapped SIM cards. Never had overheating or software issues. Still got Xperia and general Android updates when needed. If it's not broken don't fix it. That phone had a bad drop and cracked the back and side of the body open. But it still worked lol! I upgraded to the Xperia 5 IV, 256GB model and happy with it. If it wasn't for the urgent replacement I would have got this Xperia 10 VI (mark 6), or the Xperia 5 V (mark 5).

[@gamerdudegamerdude4961]

Notification LED?, atleast now it can record upto 4k while the 10 V didnt, but is a bummer still stuck @60hz could've atleast upped it to 90hz refresh rate.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market: compact phone, stock Android, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen.

[@Kaamnon]

90hz you wouldn't see much differnce but your battery wouldi.. it's the same rate for Iphone 15.. unless you go pro for gaming

[@TheBismrk]

Blimey that's back cover removal was smoother than I expected

[@mkriz2140]

Ultrawide does not even have AF. You can have s23 (FE), 13t both with tele lens and much better chipsets for the same price.

[@devolk.]

У SE какой класс защиты от воды и пыли? Какое защитное стекло? Какой звуковой чип? Имеется ли джек 3.5? Дисплей OLED? Нет )

[@mkriz2140]

@@devolk. All mentioned phones have better oled than xperia (even with high refresh rate), all of em has ip68 water resistant like xperia. They dont have 3,5 jack and have Gorilla Glass 5. 3,5 mm jack and sd card reader and maybe speakers is the only advantage it has. All other things are significantly worse. Outdated overpriced phone

[@fantasytky28]

@@mkriz2140 "all of em has ip68 water resistant like xperia" NO they DONT. Xperia is IP6568

[@storyanaksekolah2]

for budget phone its normal. but xperia prices always unnormal 😁

[@n123v]

​@@devolk. И да, дружище, берёшь переходник USB-C -> 3.5jack и вот тебе и разъём..

[@issen2291]

I got the Xperia 10 VI for 299€ and good lord the battery is incredible. Impossible to run it down in a single day. I use it almost constantly for background KZbin playback to my bluetooth earbuds (Linkbuds Fit, also fantastic) and use both Firefox and the camera very heavily, and end the day at over 25% battery left despite charging only up to 80%. It's also super light, very easy to use with one hand due to the short width, and overall operation is smooth enough (I don't play games on it though). The screen, despite being only 60Hz, has insane pixel density and the color calibration is professional-grade perfect. The only thing I wish it had is a telephoto camera and better night mode processing (which still isn't too bad). The color shift mentioned in the review is completely unnoticeable at normal viewing angles, and I noticed the exact same phenomenon on the Samsung Galaxy A55 anyway. It's not a rare thing in midrangers. Really, the worst thing about this phone is the selfie camera's processing. It's super contrasty and has very unnatural colors, and it cannot be disabled. You can fix a lot of issues with the selfies in post using the built-in Google Photos editor, but you can also get much better shots out of it without manual edits if you use a Gcam port for it. This phone supports shooting RAW in its Camera2 API implementation, so Gcam ports work on it without issue, and you can get RAW output from Open Camera.

[@Volnas97]

Kinda disappointed with that photo app. I want to adjust photos manually and don't want any AI to decide what I like.

[@kukabakery]

Does this phone have the same glitch and freezing problems as Xperia 10 V?

[@BAdventures]

Try Restarting or hard reset. All smart devices require this: phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, etc. I run my updates Android and OEM/OS, and Restart my phone at least twice a month.

[@kukabakery]

@@BAdventures I did all you saying. It was glitchy out of the box, factory reset helps only temporarily for couple days. Ive exchanged under warranty and second one lasted for 20 days and glitches started again, i just gave up but phone itself is nice if no freezing

[@mastahanyar2818]

I have the xperia 10 vi, some glitch and freezing are still there. Really annoyed me whe the apps freeze, like youtube the video playing but u can't control it.

[@khacphongang7211]

60hz với tôi không phải là vấn đề, pixel 6a đang dùng vẫn 60hz. Quan trọng là khả năng quay 4k đã quay lại, điều mà 10iv và 10v đã k làm dc.

[@BAdventures]

CPU: Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm), 8-core. Look up the specs. I'm sure the CPU upgrade helped with the camera image processing, both still photo and video. It's their niche market: compact phone, stock Android, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen.

[@rule34wtf34]

I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one when it gets cheaper. Using a Samsung s10e currently which is fantastic, but some of the worst battery life I've ever experienced. The Sony using that chipset should perform just fine and superior battery life at the cost of some performance.

[@samirim6504]

Thank you so much for reviewing such a rare phone❤

[@User-dq6ph]

Thank you for objective review, as always. It's the first review in the Web for this phone. Someone may find this phone a bit strange. However if you prefer compact phones, you don't have variants, this one looks not the worst.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market for a compact style phone, with 3.5mm audio jack, and Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch on screen.

[@Frawt]

What an epic and insightful comment.

[@R3mbo69]

I don't understand how sony 10 vi battery life test is lower than 1 vi???

[@ashleyevans1255]

How would this compare today to my sony xperia 5ii which was a flagship model in 2020/21 . Can this model handle 2 - 3 hrs of youtube ,netflix use daily. My xperia 5ii was great for 4 years apart from the green line on the screen this week.

[@MirageJudge]

Need opinion I'm still holding Sony Xperia 10 Iv. It's been almost 2 years now, worth changing to this?

[@deRykcihC]

its rare to see gsmarena has sponsor, hope the financial is ok there

[@mrfrosty3]

I bought an Xperia 10ii years ago, used it daily, not a scatch on it and it performs really well, I don't play games or use demanding apps so didn't need the significantly pricier 5ii. The plastic back on this model makes me want to buy it, glass backs are just silly.

[@Sflow.]

Hello friends, I would like you to help me, what device do you recommend, this SONY XPERIA 1iii device OR THE SONY 10VI?? Since the 10VI model I see is more current but it is a mid-range, the other is a high-end from 3 years ago. Thanks in advance.

[@Michael1996G]

Does this phone have a little notification blinker light on it?.. I like the notification light..

[@thefrecklepuny]

How durable is this phone?

[@mrgee9929]

Sony phones are very durable, I still have my XA Ultra can you believe it ❤

[@resetsmith67]

I've wait for years for a Xperia 10 well balanced and there's always something wrong, always. Same weak CPU 695 model for the last two years, no video 4K recording on the 10 V but the 10 IV could and so on. And this year is the refresh rate, even cheaper model from other brands offer a least a 90hz rate. At some point i think Sony is mocking us.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market: compact phone, stock Android, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen. Shop around and find the best deal. I had the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from 2016-2023, over 7 years. Worked in Australia and travelling SE Asia, just swapped SIM cards. Never had overheating or software issues. Still got Xperia and general Android updates when needed. If it's not broken don't fix it. That phone had a bad drop and cracked the back and side of the body open. But it still worked lol! I upgraded to the Xperia 5 IV, 256GB model and happy with it. If it wasn't for the urgent replacement I would have got this Xperia 10 VI (mark 6), or the Xperia 5 V (mark 5).

[@cal_9256]

The 60hz is such a shame. I was certain that was the one thing they would surely have to upgrade over the previous version.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market for a compact style phone, with 3.5mm audio jack, and Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch on screen. CPU: Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm), Octa / 8-core. Look up the specs. Newer computer chips costs more.

[@cal_9256]

@@BAdventures All true but you can get a phone for $150 that has 120hz so the 60hz on a $350 phone really stands out especially on the android side.

[@iamskejwa]

There is no info about Hi-Res Audio. If you have new JBL Boombox 3 you Should buy Mi 11 Lite 5G, its half price cheaper and more options for sound quality!

[@ginopunsalan]

How is the sound quality through the earphone jacks? I like to use my ciem.

[@nikko8730]

Does 10VI have eye af too?

[@MrSolvalou]

I want to root for Sony phones, but the ones they release are mediocre with insanely high price. All plastic build, 60Hz display, weak Samsung fabbed 7 Gen 1 for 400€? No thanks, I'd rather get Poco F5 for the same price.

[@1vbAPiYk]

Sony is borderline suicidal, no one in their right mind would buy this

[@eddierubio2796]

I agree , I have always wanted to try a Sony phone, thought about buying this one as a backup, hobby gadget but it's just bad value. I dont get it either

[@danyuzunov]

The bezels!!!

[@Esormi1243]

Not even 7 gen 1 ,its 6 gen 1

[@darktrain1971]

just got the poco x6 pro with 12gb ram 512gb storage 67w charging for £300..it's a brilliant phone

[@boochta]

Hi, what about quality of sound in headphones by jack 3.5? The same as 10 V or even better? Is good phone for listen music (better than 10 V)? Good for audiophils?

[@n123v]

Есть такой параметр как «Frequency response». Поверь.. он будет ровный что в предыдущем SONY, что в этом. Разницу нужно лишь смотреть в усилении (как громко может играть)

[@BAdventures]

Yes audio is good. Depends on your headphones. It's their niche market for a compact style phone, with 3.5mm audio jack, and Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen.

[@Frawt]

@@n123v idi nahui)))))))))))

[@MrMozkoZrout]

In all sony phones the jack is nothing special. It's nice that it's there but don't expect any crazy DAC or quality like LG used to do. Yeah they could leverage this with their walkman legacy and all that but they probably won't not to canibalise the walkman sales.

[@Kaamnon]

Of course it's good for audiophils from having 20-20 000hz in bluetooth TO 5-100 000hz on a MDR headphone.

[@KhaledWalid-mh5wt]

Sony. You are the best.

[@thealqemist]

Will it be possible to use this phone in the USA?

[@komakino0]

I was about to get samsung, until I see there are no jackphones. These new developments drive me crazy! The only downside is this phone does not come with a charger cable

[@caspercat39]

I have an older Xperia V III , the lack of a physical camera button puts me of this model

[@kisho2679]

Why is the VI heavier than its predecessor V while having same hardware?

[@MJG70]

Shame I can't buy it. Not available for the USA market

[@BAdventures]

Australia has the same problem. Sony doesn't release products consistently in each country. That includes cameras, TV's, etc. Customers have complained for years. I ordered my Sony Xperia 5 IV 256GB model on the grey market. Look for online sellers that will ship to your region.

[@resetsmith67]

I've got a 10 VI for two days and overall that's a good device. Light in hands and good quality build. And above all the battery life is absolutely fantastic, 2 days of using at home and still up. SOT 9H30 and 30% left. But there's this major downside concerning the screen refreshing fixed at 60hz. I keep thinking about that when I'm using this phone. Especially when i see the rest of my family using smartphones ( from Motorola brand essentially) with a 120 hz refreshing, which is really more comfortable and everything seems virtually super fast on their device. Possibly for this reason I'll send my Xperia back to the resailler for a refund.

[@zhvn89]

I'm using daily at work laptop with variable 120 Hz display refresh rate. Before that I had a gaming monitor with similar variable refresh rate. Never had an issue with my 60 Hz phone screen though. I think this is probably mainstream thing and not a big deal. Just don't think about that numbers 🙂 I'm thinking about getting Xperia 10 vi to replace pixel 4a. One interesting thing that I see a huge difference between macbook 120 and 60 Hz screens, it's a big deal for me. But not on phones. To sum all up: if it's not bothering you, just leave it as is. Nobody cares.

[@ShadowViewsOnly]

One video said it's glass back, this says its plastic back. Now which one is it then??

[@stradn_]

Look like plastic to me

[@Vaari80]

I have one in my hands and i cant even answer. Its either plastic or some kind of frosted glass.

[@AquilaeYT]

wait wait wait !! No AOD and no notification LED ? But...how you know you receive a message or something ? O_o

[@europeanlegend9347]

You must not have bought a phone in a while. News flash buddy, no one makes LED notifications anymore aside from Sony and maybe some other Chinese manufacturers.

[@AquilaeYT]

@@europeanlegend9347 Re-read my comment instead of saying an useless comment, learn to read properly, you didn't understand at all the point. "flash news" LMAO are you a grandpa ?

[@armo4594]

have you test the 3.5mm headphone jack with high res audio?

[@Kaamnon]

I can't wait to test it..from having 20-20 000hz in bluetooth TO 5-100 000hz on a MDR headphone.. If you love music this is the way to listen to it. period.

[@storyanaksekolah2]

snapdragon 6 gen 1, 60 hz screen perfect for $299 basic phone.. sony built their own grave.

[@HuyTran-lt6xg]

Is it performance good enough in genshin, i play on the ip se currently

[@SU2901523]

Can Sony phone install any dual apps easily?

[@jezbrown5446]

The form factor of this phone is fantastic. I seriously considered this phone, but where it fell down was the slow charging. If this phone charged quickly, I would have bought it. This is where a brand like OnePlus is missing a trick, if they made a small phone like this, I'd buy it immediately. I looked at the Asus ZenFone too, but despite being fantastic, is just a bit too highly specced and therefore overpriced, but the clincher is the lack of updates. I don't get why phone makers can't hit this sweet spot of form and function when it comes to smaller phones.

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

What US carrier does it work flawlessly with though?

[@tess91354]

Should I get the 10 vi or the 1 iv

[@Inevitable_Truth1]

How is Sony still doing it? They still give you the headphone jack, still give you easily removable sim/SD card slot, and they still don't have a notch! HOW????

[@Dts-r6y]

So what is the best Sony phone to get

[@ajaysingla6711]

Does this phone have tap to wake screen feature like pixel and samsung phones do?

[@enniopp]

It's funny that the review should mention that it doesn't have a Pro/Manual mode when they never take that into consideration when rating the pictures.

[@BAdventures]

Yes good point lol. I had the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from 2016-2023, over 7 years. Worked in Australia and travelling SE Asia, just swapped SIM cards. Never had overheating or software issues. Still got Xperia and general Android updates when needed. If it's not broken don't fix it. That phone had a bad drop and cracked the back and side of the body open. But it still worked lol! I upgraded to the Xperia 5 IV, 256GB model and happy with it. If it wasn't for the urgent replacement I would have got this Xperia 10 VI (mark 6), or the Xperia 5 V (mark 5).

[@HusseinKarbasi]

Does anyone know if it is possible to connect to a TV via a USB-C and HDMI cable? I would be happy to hear from those who have tried it.

[@andreahalmai8297]

I would have a question. With my current phone I can't record videos with loud music, a concert for example, because the sound gets distorted. Can anyone tell me for sure if this phone can record loud music, please? Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@samuelwee9323]

Will you do a review of Sharp Aquos R9 please?

[@h.w.7486]

Thanks for the Review. This 10VI I will consider, because Size, Price Point, Speaker, e-sim. No notch or dot. Sure there are better Phones and cheaper, but 6,5" and up. OS Updates until 17 is vor me enough.

[@nextfall1047]

Sony sadly no longer releases phones in Australia :(

[@pastichiorocker]

If they continue on this path they will soon release phones nowhere.

[@marcioferraz5282]

No longer in Brazil too.. 😔

[@netizenplanet]

Yeah, can't grow if they don't sell in major markets.. I don't think they sell the new one in the USA neither. Only a few more years of Sony phones at this pace

[@donsolaris8477]

No longer Canada either....

[@xmaverickhunterkx]

After what happened to my phone and how I lost nothing after it happened, I'll take SD card over 90Hz any day. I need the headphone jack as well.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market: compact phone, stock Android, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen.

[@SatongiFilms]

10 is no longer mid range. it was midrange for 5 years and didnt change at all. it is now low-end

[@mrfragger87]

I seriously wonder why someone would buy this phone instead of other midrange phones like Galaxy A55 or Pixel 8a, unless you really need a headphone jack or expandable storage. Since battery life is about on par with other phones now, it has no stand out benefits anymore in my opinion. Oh and still a 60hz screen?? Fail.

[@n123v]

+ Compact size, clean OS android.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market: compact phone, stock Android, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen. I had the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from 2016-2023, over 7 years. Worked in Australia and travelling SE Asia, just swapped SIM cards. Never had overheating or software issues. Still got Xperia and general Android updates when needed. If it's not broken don't fix it. That phone had a bad drop and cracked the back and side of the body open. But it still worked lol! I upgraded to the Xperia 5 IV, 256GB model and happy with it. If it wasn't for the urgent replacement I would have got this Xperia 10 VI (mark 6), or the Xperia 5 V (mark 5).

[@lefterisangelakis9574]

NOT FOR AMERICA & NOT FOR EUROPE ??? In EU we need 25fps from a Sony phone! Did SONY actually removed 25fps - Pal mode ??? All previous version had 25fps for EU Countries (with 230V 50Hz) No feature is more important than having usable framerates especially for SONY camera users (your No.1 customers) Even more when this will not be released in America (if i understood correct) WHY ? Because without it we get extreme flickering at most artificial light conditions. To avoid this we will have to adjust the shutter speed at every shooting condition (requires knowledge), while sacrificing motion blur control and ease of use! We were expecting an upgrade with 50fps and 100fps also in EU. We don't mind the screen changes with it's pros and cons that much... 85-170 lens gives more reach but image is still soft, Macro mode better - Night mode bit better.... Good additions BUT........... We were waiting for this SONY mobile for months and now you give us no choice than to buy an the iphone with over sharpened footage, no sd card slot, no 3.5 mm audio jack.

[@Michael-kt6gi]

Rubbish.

[@SIULAP]

what about waterproof function? tested?

[@Kaamnon]

1.5m under water for Sony VS 6 meters for Iphone

[@GayashanBandara-lw5ov]

90hz at least

[@soundknight]

Not having the software for manual camera control when their 5 and 1 camera phone series are going up in price and quality is a total mistake. It’s just a software switch over with some slight alterations. I bet. yet they’re locking out potential customers. I had the 5ii and loved it but then the Samsung built panel made those green lines after only 2 years, thinking of switching iPhone for better quality control now. I’m also sick of how android has become more laggy over time.

[@BAdventures]

I had the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact from 2016-2023, over 7 years. Worked in Australia and travelling SE Asia, just swapped SIM cards. Never had overheating or software issues. Still got Xperia and general Android updates when needed. If it's not broken don't fix it. That phone had a bad drop and cracked the back and side of the body open. But it still worked lol! I upgraded to the Xperia 5 IV, 256GB model and happy with it. If it wasn't for the urgent replacement I would have got this Xperia 10 VI (mark 6), or the Xperia 5 V (mark 5).

[@girishkukreja1369]

Good info bro 👍 👍

[@Wakurayuuki]

Does it have dp out

[@AquilaeYT]

Xperia 10 III = 60hz Xperia 10 IV = 60hz Xperia 10 V = 60hz Wtf is wrong with them ? There is NO reason that they continue to put 60hz and same processor every year, i literally don't understand.

[@BAdventures]

It's their niche market: compact phone, stock Android, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro SD Card expansion slot, and no notch holes on screen.

[@AquilaeYT]

@@BAdventures It's an excuse. All of that won't stop to add at least 90hz. They are simply lazy, nobody will take their smartphone : 1. Two years update only 2. Slow CPU 3. Having 3.5mm without any good audio interface 4. 60hz 5. No more telephoto lens for true zoom and not numerical zoom This is a bad product overall objectively, sorry but you are wrong by saying the opposite, you cannot convince me that it's a bad idea, only the design/weight are the argument here.

[@diegocabrejas6059]

Can you explain to me why you need more than 60Hz on a phone that is not aimed at gamers? And please don't tell me about smooth scrolling. That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

[@AquilaeYT]

@@diegocabrejas6059 No need to argue with you, i already know it is useless and you are a casual. Why you need to have crappy laggy 60hz ? It's not comfortable, mostly because it increase the touch of latency which can help for typing text quickly.

[@diegocabrejas6059]

@@AquilaeYT touch sampling is 120Hz in the Xperia 10. 60Hz only refers to the screen refresh frequency. If that's what you are referring to. Did you know most films and TV shows are 24 frames per second? Are they laggy? This phone gives you almost triple that.

[@yeongkarsoon481]

FHD+ ✅ 60Hz ✅ Camera ✅ 1,299? ❌ No no no

[@mishkata348]

It's only 400 though

[@kinglumpy6145]

Is this sold in the US?

[@hezekiahwallace2412]

Now if Motorola would actually offer that many years of software updates.

[@marksouthwell4490]

5 years os and security updates on some newer models

[@OHHHHUSBANT]

They do now, its selected, but the moto g stylus has 5 years os security

[@somekid2091]

ip 65/68 ???? What the hell does that mean?

[@pixelgaming7261]

IP65 means protection against lighter water jets, while IP68 means protection against 1.5m of submersion, but IP68 does not include protection against jets, so that's where the IP65/IP68 comes from.

[@alxgr752]

Real life case: it's okay to use phone under rain or accidentally spill a glass of water on it. You can wash phone with water and soap sometimes if you need too. You can immerse it in water but you shouldn't (no warranty).

[@somekid2091]

@@pixelgaming7261 you misunderstood the question entirely, I ment, which one is it? It can't be both.

[@dansan92]

how about AOD?

[@simonboyenielsen3287]

In denmark it is priced at 140 dollars

[@darktrain1971]

i really dont understand sonys strategy and haven't for years.Tv division is amazing,smartphones not so much..but they could be so much better.

[@BAdventures]

Totally agree. Australia has the same problem. Sony doesn't release products consistently in each country. That includes cameras, TV's, etc. Customers have complained for years. I ordered my Sony Xperia 5 IV 256GB model on the grey market. Look for online sellers that will ship to your region.

[@01snox]

5A giant company, one of the first global companies in the field of digital, but the only mistake it made was not to develop a processor of its own for phones.