Sony along with its flagship model the Sony Xperia 1 V, also released the premium mid-range smartphone, the Sony Xperia 10 V. It is the successor of last year’s Sony Xperia 10 IV. The Xperia 10 V has come with a little to few upgrades like camera and stereo speakers. It stands out in the crowd with a unique form factor and focuses on battery life.
Let’s see what the smartphone offers.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 155x68x8.3 mm |
| Weight | 159 grams |
| Display size | 6.1 inches |
| Display type | OLED |
| Resolution | 2520 X 1080 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| IP rating | IP65 and IP68 water and dust resistance |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (front) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon®695 Mobile Platform |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| OS | Android 13 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB (External SD card slot is available to increase memory up to 1TB) |
| Selfie camera | 8MP |
| Rear camera | 48MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 8MP telephoto camera |
| Sim | Dual sims |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Charging | Wired |
| Security | Side fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Proximity | Compass |
| Colours | White | Black | Sage Green | Lavender |
| Price (expected) | Rs 75,000 (6/128GB) |
Design and display
The Sony Xperia 10 V is very similar in terms of design to the last year’s Xperia 10 IV. It has a plastic back and plastic frames on the side. The back slightly blends into the frames giving a clean look. On the back, there is a triple-camera setup with a small camera bump. On the front, it has thin bezels on the side and slightly bigger bezels on the top and bottom. The bezels are slightly bigger on top and bottom for the stereo speakers and front camera.
The Sony Xperia 10 V features an OLED panel of 6.1 inches and a screen-to-body ratio of approximately 82.5 per cent. It has a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels, a 21:9 aspect ratio and a density of around 449 pixels per inch (ppi). The refresh rate is just 60Hz. At this price point, Sony should have offered at least a 90Hz refresh rate. 60Hz is now common in many budget smartphones too. To ensure durability, the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, offering resistance against scratches and accidental drops.
It comes with an ingress IP68/IP68 rating something you do not find in this price category.
Performance
The Sony Xperia 10 V is equipped with the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, built on the 6nm process technology. It has an octa-core CPU, featuring two Kryo 660 Gold cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six Kryo 660 Silver cores clocked at 1.7 GHz. It has Adreno 619 GPU to handle graphics processing, providing smooth visuals and enhanced gaming experiences. On the software side, it runs on Android 13.
It has one RAM option of 6GB, which is paired with 128GB of storage. You can also increase the storage with the use of an external MicroSD Card Slot of up to 1TB.
Camera
The Sony Xperia 10 V on the back has a triple camera system, featuring a 48 MP primary camera with a wide 26mm lens, f/1.8 aperture, and advanced features like Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). The remaining two sensors are an 8 MP telephoto camera capable of 2x optical zoom and an 8 MP ultrawide camera with a 120˚ field of view. It has 1080P video recording at 30fps.
It supports capturing up to 10 frames per second with auto-exposure adjustment, continuous autofocus and auto-exposure calculations at a high rate, and preset camera settings for optimised images in different scenarios. It offers various lighting options, including LED, photo flash, photo light, and video light. It enables hybrid zoom of up to 10x, combines AI processing for super-resolution zoom, and captures HDR photos for improved dynamic range. Manual mode allows users to have control over camera settings, while features like QR code reader, night shooting optimization, panorama, and bokeh effect.
On the front, it has an 8MP front camera that can record 1080P videos at 30fps. It has features such as HDR photo, steadyshot, display flash, hand gesture and manual mode.
Battery and others
The Sony Xperia 10 V is equipped with a sizable 5000mAh battery, providing ample power for extended usage. It supports wired charging for convenient recharging. It offers dual SIM capability, allowing users to use two SIM cards simultaneously.
For wireless connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e and Bluetooth 5.1. The Xperia 10 V incorporates a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure and convenient unlocking. Additionally, it features a range of sensors, including an accelerometer for motion detection, a proximity sensor for detecting nearby objects, and a compass for orientation and direction detection.
For audio, it supports Hi-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless (LDAC). It includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing users to connect wired headphones or speakers for audio playback.
It is available in four colours white, black, lavender and sage green.
The price of the Sony Xperia 10 V is expected to be around Rs 75,000 for the 6/128GB option in Nepal.
