Sony Xperia 10 VIII
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Processor Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
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Display 6.1 inches
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Battery 5000 mAh Li-Po, non-removable
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Camera 50 MP
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Sony Xperia 10 VIII: At a Glance
Sony Xperia 10 VIII has a 6.1-inch OLED display, the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, a 50 MP main camera and a 5000 mAh battery.
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Specs
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 |
| 5G Network | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, August 14 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2026, August |
BODY
| Dimensions | 153.0 x 72.0 x 8.3 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) |
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| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), matte frosted glass/resin back, grooved aluminum frame |
| SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water Resistant | IP65 / IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR |
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| Size | 6.1 inches, 89.2 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) |
| Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Triluminos display for mobile |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 16, upgradable to Android 17 (up to 4 major Android upgrades & 6 years security patches) |
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| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 710 |
MEMORY
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, tool-free tray) |
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| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56" Exmor RS, PDAF, OIS (2x optical-quality zoom) 13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0" |
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| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, dedicated physical shutter button |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0" |
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| Features | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with front-firing stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes (24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio) |
COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | Not specified |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
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BATTERY
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Po, non-removable |
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| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Not specified |
| Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, Xperia Adaptive Charging (4-year battery health guard) |
MISC
| Colors | Slate Blue, Lavender, Mint Green, Matte Black, White |
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| Model | XQ-FE54, XQ-FE72, SO-53F |
| SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 0.78 W/kg (head), 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 0.69 W/kg (head), 1.12 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $429.00 / €449.00 / £399.00 |
TESTS
| Performance | AnTuTu: 645,000 (v10) | GeekBench: 2,980 (v6) |
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| Display | 1350 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
| Battery (new) | Active use score 16:40h |
Reasons to Buy (Pros)
- Rare enthusiast feature set retaining a 3.5mm headphone jack, tool-free microSDXC card slot, and front-firing stereo speakers
- Uninterrupted 6.1-inch 120Hz Triluminos OLED display with zero notches or punch-holes and Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Pocket-friendly 153 x 72 mm IP65/IP68 water-resistant chassis weighing just 168g with a dedicated two-stage camera shutter button
- 50MP 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS main sensor with OIS and 4 years of promised Android OS upgrades
Reasons to Avoid (Cons)
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 lags behind similarly priced Chinese midrange rivals in raw CPU/GPU speed
- 30W wired charging is slow by 2026 standards and no charger or cable is included in the box
- No dedicated optical telephoto camera (uses 2x lossless sensor crop)
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII is a Sony smartphone that pairs a 6.1 inches, 89.2 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) (OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR) display with the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor. Announced in 2026, August 14 (Available. Released 2026, August), the device is positioned for buyers looking for a competitive option around 429.
Design and Display
On the outside, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII measures 153.0 x 72.0 x 8.3 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) and weighs 168 g (5.93 oz), featuring a Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), matte frosted glass/resin back, grooved aluminum frame construction. The front is built around a 6.1 inches, 89.2 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~422 ppi density), giving users sharp text rendering and smooth scrolling for everyday browsing and media playback.
Performance, Software, and Memory
Powering the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) SoC (Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)) paired with the Adreno 710 GPU. Memory configurations include 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1) (Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, tool-free tray)). Out of the box, the phone runs Android 16, upgradable to Android 17 (up to 4 major Android upgrades & 6 years security patches).
Camera Configuration
For photography, the rear camera setup consists of: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56" Exmor RS, PDAF, OIS (2x optical-quality zoom) 13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0". Video capture on the main system supports 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS. On the front, selfie duties and video calls are handled by a 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0" camera.
Battery Life, Charging, and Connectivity
Battery capacity is rated at 5000 mAh (Li-Po, non-removable), with charging support rated at 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, Xperia Adaptive Charging (4-year battery health guard). Connectivity options include Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct) and USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Sony Xperia 10 VIII — Frequently Asked Questions
What processor and storage options does the Sony Xperia 10 VIII have?
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII is powered by the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) chipset with an Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU and Adreno 710 GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1).
What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII comes with a 5000 mAh battery (Li-Po, non-removable) and supports 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, Xperia Adaptive Charging (4-year battery health guard).
How good is the Sony Xperia 10 VIII camera setup?
On the rear, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII features 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56" Exmor RS, PDAF, OIS (2x optical-quality zoom) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0". It supports video recording at 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS. For selfies, it includes a 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0" front camera.
Does the Sony Xperia 10 VIII support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?
Yes, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII supports 5G networks (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6). NFC support: Yes. 3.5mm headphone jack: Yes (24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio).
What is the price and release status of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?
The estimated retail price of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is around $429. Market status: Available. Released 2026, August. Available colorways include Slate Blue, Lavender, Mint Green, Matte Black, White.
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