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Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.1 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 13 MP

Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB)
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 65% of smartphones
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 58%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

25%

6.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.5

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

9.0

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

8.7

Audio

3%

8.2

Design

â–²Better than 63%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 73%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

25%

6.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.5

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

9.0

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

8.7

Audio

3%

8.2

Design

7.0
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 7.5 points, which is higher than 69.4% of smartphones.
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.5
Brand name
Sony
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor model which is slower than processors in 50.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 13 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 13 MP which is higher than that of 59.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 89.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
nanoSIM + eSIM (or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM variant)
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.1 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.1 inches which is smaller than the screens of 92.1% of smartphones and equal to those of 2% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
422 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 422 ppi which is higher than that of 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
30 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 30 W which is slower than in 61.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
107 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 107 min which is slower than 87.3% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.2% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
153 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 153 mm which is shorter than 92.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
72 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 72 mm which is narrower than 92.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.3 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm which is thinner than 44.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
168 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 168 g which is lighter than 94.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
88,128 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 88,128 cm³ which is smaller than 71.9% of smartphones.
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Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 8x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (256 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    256 KB vs 32 KB
  • 61.2% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1064 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,064 nits vs 660 nits
  • 44% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1132 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,132 min vs 786 min
  • 3.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.28 vs 8.000).
    8.28 vs 8
  • 37.8% more popular
    Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.49 vs 5.4).
    7.49 vs 5.44
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 8x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (256 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    256 KB vs 32 KB
  • 15.3% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (12,434 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    12,434 vs 10,783
  • 6.3% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1010 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,010 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 21.5% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (3,078 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    3,078 vs 2,533
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search, Live Translation, Generative Edit, Video Creator, AI Scene Detection
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    2
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports optical tracking
    This smartphone supports optical tracking, the average smartphone does not. 12.5% of smartphones include optical tracking.
  • Supports motion tracking
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • 61.2% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1064 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,064 nits vs 660 nits
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Better display glass type
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 6.8% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (422 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    422 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (2000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    2,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 170.5 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1064 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average max brightness is 893.5 nits.
    1,064 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 44% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1132 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,132 min vs 786 min
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 14.4% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (168 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    168 g vs 196.2 g
  • 4 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (72 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    72 mm vs 76 mm
  • 10.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (153 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    153 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    September 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 0.57 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 45 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (107 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    107 min vs 62 min
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 53.9% more expensive
    Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£400 vs £260).
    £400 vs £260
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 49.7% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (306 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    306 vs 608
  • 20.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (3,036 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    3,036 vs 3,825
  • 29.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (865 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    865 vs 1,226
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No timelapse video
    This smartphone does not support timelapse video, the average smartphone does. 92.3% of smartphones include timelapse modes.
  • 0.57 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.1 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (120 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 45 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (107 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    107 min vs 62 min
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • Lower GSMArena battery life score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery life score than the average smartphone (12:57 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s). The average smartphone scores 13:30 hour/s.
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  • 9.1% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
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  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Japan vs China

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12/09/2025
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23/11/2025
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09/12/2025
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gsmarena.com
02/02/2026
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gamestar.de
15/11/2025
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28/11/2025
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24/11/2025
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26/01/2026
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06/11/2025
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22/10/2025
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21/11/2025
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What we like about Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB)

  • Outstanding/very long two-day battery life
  • Lightweight and compact form factor, easy to handle
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot for expandable storage
  • Front-facing stereo speakers that offer good clarity
  • Vibrant 6.1-inch OLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and good outdoor brightness
  • Clean Android software experience with minimal bloatware and a commitment to long software/security updates (4 OS, 6 years security)
  • Durable build with an IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance rating and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front
  • Dedicated two-stage camera shutter button, which is useful for photography
  • Reliable and smooth day-to-day performance for non-intensive tasks (e.g., browsing, YouTube)
  • No screen notch or hole-punch design

What we don't like about Sony Xperia 10 VII (8GB + 128GB)

  • Performance is considered limited and not a noticeable upgrade over its predecessor, with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip feeling underpowered for the price point
  • Camera quality is generally disappointing, especially for video, motion shots, and low-light, often producing blurry or oversaturated photos
  • Sizable screen bezels appear dated compared to competitors with more modern, full-screen designs
  • Glacial/slow charging speeds
  • Lack of an Always-On Display (AOD) for visual notifications
  • Speakers can sound tinny at high volumes and vibration feedback is described as weak/spongy
  • Fingerprint sensor/power button combination raises long-term durability concerns for some users

Verdict

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a compact mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display that finally introduces a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a more standard 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which remains expandable via a microSD slot. Notable pros include its class-leading 5,000 mAh battery providing up to two days of life, high durability with IP65/IP68 water resistance, and the retention of enthusiast features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, front-facing stereo speakers, and a new dedicated physical camera shutter button. On the photography side, it boasts an upgraded 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 13MP ultrawide lens. However, despite these upgrades, its main cons include relatively slow 30W wired charging, the lack of wireless charging, and a design with noticeably thick bezels that some may find dated compared to modern edge-to-edge competitors.Would you like to compare the Xperia 10 VII against other compact mid-range phones like the Samsung Galaxy A56 or see the best current price deals?

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