Sony Xperia 10 IV full review
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Sony Xperia 10 IV uses the successful formula of the previous gen phone and builds on it with and an even more frugal 5G chipset and a larger battery. This one is shaping up to the midrange battery champ of the season.
Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Design and build
00:54 - Battery endurance and charging test
01:35 - Snapdragon 695 5G performance
02:08 - Screen specs
03:03 - Single speaker audio test, headphone jack
03:24 - Storage options
03:30 - Side-mounted fingerprint reader/power button
03:36 - Android 12 and UI
04:17 - Camera specs
04:35 - Daylight photo quality
05:17 - Low-light photo quality
06:17 - Selfies
06:41 - Video quality
07:12 - Conclusion
Пікірлер: 587
Kudos to Sony for sticking with the Headphone Jack, avoiding pig ugly Camera Humps and for doggedly refusing to have anything to do with notches, or pin hole cameras. I have fond memories of my cheapo L3, which is still my back up phone!
@jowellgamingshow6907
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I thought I was the only one that hated that crap. Sony doesn't follow and that's why I like their phones. Once I save up, I'll get this and get rid of this ugly and buggy Samsung midrange phone.
@Andyhandle
Жыл бұрын
Headphones socket and sd card slot. And not having a massive camera hump. It's why I like Sony phones.
@kevinmorrice
Жыл бұрын
sony knows theres a market for bezels, and there great and affordable hard use phones, they run like a champ
@Maximus20778
Жыл бұрын
That's why their dying :)
@tomaskovarik1743
Жыл бұрын
Writing from my L3. Still usable, though sometimes it is slow.
Just ordered mine in Purple. Can't live without Hi-res audio and 3.5mm jack
This is definetly my future phone. Some people like I look for small smartphone with maximum battery life without apple price and durability (physically and digitally). My current phone is sony z5 compact (4.6" and 2700 mAh bought 2015) because there has not been any other similar small durable smart phone in the market since then and it still works brilliantly, shrinking app support is why I need a new phone. Side note: If I want a review from a phone, why all the reviews are 50% about the camera and screen resolution? I use calling, messaging, bank transactions, email, news etc. and the camera is only 1% of my time with the phone. I also think that if I can handle same pixels on my pc (144hz) in gaming, I surely can handle those in my small phone (60fps) when I'm watching some basic videos on YT.
@Jbrimbelibap
Жыл бұрын
It is underspecked and overpriced, the snapdragon 695 is a turd. I bought a xiaomi phone 150 bucks and it is more powerful, has 120hz screen, jack, sd card, ir blaster, nfc, and similar camera quality to this sony if not better
@user-ev2gv9zk2t
Жыл бұрын
WAKE UP TO REALITY IDC WHAT U SAID BUT THAT JUNK IS A SCAM, it’s even PRICIER THAN NOTHING PHONE 1 AND ITS WORST. POCO F4 and SAMSUNG is BETTER ALTERNATIVE I LEGIT THOUGHT SONY HAD COMEBACK BUT … I misread Xperia 10 Iv and Xperia 1 iv. Thought they were improving 🤦 BIGGEST DISSAPOINTMENT EVER STUPID SCAM
@Jbrimbelibap
Жыл бұрын
@@user-ev2gv9zk2t This is true, the nothing phone 1 is better value than this, and it's not even particularly good value... Worst phone ever, with 500 budget you could get some crazy stuff
@KRALTAIR47
Жыл бұрын
Use that Z5 compact as long as you can man I hade the same one
@warnacokelat
Жыл бұрын
@@Jbrimbelibap moto edge 30 is even better buy. after some dicounts, probably can get it for like 300 USD. sont pricing is just weird.
I wish Sony would have put a Snapdragon 780/778 into this, would be appropriate for this price class and the 10 III's laggy camera spoiled it for me (unfortunately the review doesn't go into detail here)
Compact 6 inch phone :-D I miss m y HTC desire with 3.7 or Xperia xz1 with 4.6 inch display :-( not everyone wants to watch movies on their phones, why they dont make 4-5 inch mobiles anymore??
@Noooo23523
Жыл бұрын
true 5 inch was cool i wanted to buy a samung a3 i think 4.7 inch but got a nokia over 5 because of value now a 6.4 because of value and some new phones are 6.7
@gloriouskatatsumuri
Жыл бұрын
Aspect ratios & bezels have changed. These six inch phones feel relatively comparable to the phones you have mentioned. E.g. the Xperia 10 IV in this video is just 2mm wider than the XZ1 Compact. It's taller yeah, but that's not what makes a phone feel huge.
@pablograciasanchez1251
2 ай бұрын
Jesucristo te ama muchísimo, arrepiéntete de tus pecados y ten perdón de pecados en Su Nombre
Damn. A headphone jack and no notch/hole punch is sexy af, but that processor would be a downgrade from my current
One of the best looking phones I've ever seen..
Slow charging is great. Battery keeps charge better over time.
@evenito9455
Жыл бұрын
Fast charge does not degrade battery life
@kingfisher_imperialist
Жыл бұрын
@@evenito9455 it slightly does. can't add link bcs i think antispam will ban me, but you can google it
@evenito9455
Жыл бұрын
@@kingfisher_imperialist what degrades battery life is battery heat. Fast charging itself does not necessarily add more heat, you would need to look at the phones individually. I disagree with your blanket statement «it slightly does»
@Noooo23523
Жыл бұрын
@@evenito9455 faster charge degrades battery life in both meanings
@evenito9455
Жыл бұрын
@@Noooo23523 source: trust me bro
Thank you for the detailed review. You’ve such a nice voice! Consider narrating & voiceovers.
You're looking great Will, keep it up
Nice review. To what date will this get security and OS updates?
I had never had a better Smartphone, Waterproof, 21:9, Calibrated Screen, Light weight , No bloatware, No Adds, No Holes in screen, AMAZING battery life, 360 sound, Ai sound , via 3.5 jack i LOVE it .
@kujtimzymeri3358
5 ай бұрын
Xperia is the best for ram management and optimization.
I just bought Sony Xperia 10 IV, and i like it because of the feeling of good quality, and more professional appearance. It's and comfortable and great smart-phone. The screen is very comfortable to watch.
@mathias6423
Жыл бұрын
Im also looking at the Xperia 10 IV but here in Sweden you can get the Google Pixel 6A for the same price, I do not think the Sony is as good ?
@Newbroken
Жыл бұрын
@@mathias6423 I don't know
@hidan9402
Жыл бұрын
@@mathias6423 You're getting the Sony for the form factor and battery life. Pixel 6A is faster and takes better photos. What's your priority?
@mathias6423
Жыл бұрын
@@hidan9402 Hey Dan! With form factor you mean the 21:9 screen ratio on the Sony ? Since they are about the same compact 6" size screen which is a huge plus in my book. If faster, camera, battery life and the compact size and above 60hz refresh rate screen is a priority, do you have any other suggestion than these two phones ? Can be a bit more expensive but not double the price. The Asus Zenfone 9 is the phone that has everything I want and is compact like these two phones discussed above but it is too expensive for me. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a close second to Zenfone 9 but also around 750-800 euro in Sweden. I have the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro right now and I have come to hate it, the almost 6,7" display is more than too much, the camera is useless, the display is not oled/amoled/looks pretty bad. However the battery life is good at 5160 mAh, the display has 120hz refresh rate and the phone is quite a bit faster than the Sony Xperia 10 IV so to answer the question, between the 10 IV and Pixel 6A the Pixel would be the choice. I was at the local store the other day and tried them both, the 60hz refresh rate on both these phones compared to my 120hz felt like a pretty huge downgrade though =( Both pixel 6a and 10IV is right below 300 euros right now in Sweden so do you think there is something better for me below 500 euros ?
@hidan9402
Жыл бұрын
@@mathias6423 right now nothing beats the 10 IV in the battery department, however pixel 6a is definitely faster and takes the best photos under 500 euro. A lot of mid rangers sport 90-120hz displays but they don't come close to the battery life of the 10 IV, or the photo quality of the 6a. A53 sports 120hz, but not sure if the camera or the battery is up to par with the two
Going for less that 4 bills and only 169 grams I'm all over this. I love plastic backed phones (rare) since I go caseless. The Mint color is for me.
This phone with a higher refresh rate and sd 778 would be awesome
Finally! I've been waiting for a new Sony compact (I have the previous one) as I don't want to switch to iphone mini. Love the durability and the gorilla glass. Maybe a more premium compact would be desired
@dhruvtukadiya
2 жыл бұрын
Wait for the Xperia 5 Mark IV. The 5 series is compact (same size as this one), but has flagship specs.
@sir_hammy
2 жыл бұрын
I got the 5 III last month, coming from XZ2 Compact. The 5 III is certainly a premium phone, but honestly I think it's too big and I don't really enjoy using it. I miss 5 inch phones with 16:9 ratio. I hope we can get the Xperia Ace 3 to work in America, I might give it a try.
@pakito936
2 жыл бұрын
@@dhruvtukadiya 5 series are compact phones with flagship specs but aren't they getting too hot? Excuse me if I am wrong but this is the information that is represented in all the reviews 🤔
@dhruvtukadiya
2 жыл бұрын
@@pakito936 no, that is just Qualcomm chips in general, there was a scandal this year with Samsung about that as well. Xperia 5 actually generates less heat than 1 because they don't have 4K screens.
@filipb.8698
2 жыл бұрын
Compact would be like 5.5" Its small phone in world of "tablets" like i call other huge phones There are only few options if you want to get brand new 6" phone with decent specs and this Sony is one of them Its on my wishlist Currently using XZ2 Compact and its rare to see someone with such small phone nowadays 😎
Dayum Will, Nice Cut G!
Main question is how does the Xperia 10 iv compare to the Pixel 6A.
@Noooo23523
Жыл бұрын
6a has extreme procesing power, 10 iv has extreme battery life
Well presented review as always!
Tempting to get one as my next work phone. Comfortable to hold, a headphone jack and solid battery life.
@roboticvenom1935
2 жыл бұрын
the specs are trash, why. and it's big bezels mean it;s same size as 6.2" phone
@alexvdl1
2 жыл бұрын
@@roboticvenom1935 because everyone has different preferences when it comes to phones. It isn't so black and white. Believe it or not, this phone ticks more boxes for me than an S22 Ultra does.
@roboticvenom1935
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexvdl1 if you need jack get a52s, this is brainless.
@GG-fi4ye
2 жыл бұрын
@@roboticvenom1935 who cares what cpu the phone has? There is no software that takes advantages of flagship smartphone chips. What you would even do with ine if this phone had flagshio cpu? Play candy crush at 4k? Play minesweeper? Android gaming is trash and the only thing that phones are used for is social media, listening to music, watching videos and taking some pictures once or twice in a year..
@rebirth2526
2 жыл бұрын
only few gripe to me is missing high refresh rate at least 90hz is enough.
Bro, U bulkin? Ur Poppin!👌
I think this is basically a budget phone being sold for a mid-end price. I wish Sony actually had a proper cheaper alternative to their flagship Xperia 1 IV with the same camera & screen. No one who is interested in the Xperia 1 IV, but thinks that it's too expensive would even be considering this.
@slugfest9685
Жыл бұрын
What about the Xperia 5 iv?
@thenonexistinghero
Жыл бұрын
@@slugfest9685 Not officially announced yet.
@Danilio.
Жыл бұрын
@@slugfest9685 Yeah you could say that, some wish it was a bit cheaper which is understandable.
Is Will from GSMarena or GYMarena? Haha. anyway, Will looks good with short hair and jacked body. Good review on the Xperia. Compact and affordable android phones with excellent battery life and IP68 are hard to come by these days, or at all.
Will is looking JACKED: watch out Flossy Carter, you might have some conpetition for most well built KZread reviewer real soon!!!
@lordkent8143
2 жыл бұрын
😂 but his voice still can't compared to Flossy's
ALL I LOVE IS THE ASPECT RATIO OF THIS PHONE
The camera is great! I saw you've been in Bulgaria. How was the trip?
This phone looks very interesting... Specs are almost right up my alley.
Finally time to start looking for 1st gen at dropped price
Hello ! thank you for review ! I have a question about camera, is it possible to set long time exposure in manual mode ? to make more than 1sec exposured picture ? like 20 or even 30 sec ? Thanks in advance :)
Great review. Can you please confirm if this model has HDMI out via USB-C? The previous generation model did, but there's no clear information on the Xperia 10 IV. Thanks
Is the Headphone jack quality like on the 1 Mark IV?
Sadly Sony phones don't have as much reviews as competitors. Please share your thoughts on Sony Xperia 10 IV vs Google Pixel 6a
I don’t consider 6” as compact, but that’s the best I can get if I want a headphone jack and a large battery. But for the price, it should have more RAM, at least 8GB. High refresh rates are a bonus, but the RAM will make the phone useable for longer. I’ll probably still buy it even if it only has 6GB of RAM, because I refuse to buy a phone without a 3.5mm jack, and I want a big battery without a huge phone.
@bioinfo3
2 жыл бұрын
Would the OnePlus Nord 2 CE not offer that?
@pcprincipal9889
2 жыл бұрын
I want the Sony Ace 3 but looks like it's going to be a domestic Japanese release only again. I can't understand why they don't release in outside of Japan, it would be the perfect alternative to the iPhone SE
@abdullahmubarak6840
2 жыл бұрын
Sony XZ1 Compact is 65mm wide, while Sony Xperia 10IV is 67mm wide. With far better Body:Screen ratio and the 21:9 display it really isn't that big of a phone.
@beomon3449
2 жыл бұрын
That's why I stocked up on LG G8 and V50 - they go for pennies, about 150 USD nowadays for mint condition
@tokiomitohsaka7770
2 жыл бұрын
@@pcprincipal9889 I agree, probably a contract with NTT which makes it exclusive.
hi Will , Is it me or at each new episode you seem to have more muscles :D
Really wish they'd bring this to the US properly, including low-frequency (specifically n71) support.
Hi , can I use Manual Focus in video recording ? Thanks!
Real Trinity camera setup and night move on every lens, that’s unheard of in this price bracket If only they have wireless charging
Maybe my next phone could be xperia 10 IV, it is nice alternative that only i found.
It's reminding me of my V60 but smaller with a 5000 mah I'm gonna pre-order 👍just a phone that would last long enough off the charger.
@pom4408
2 жыл бұрын
USB C 2.0 .... probably not.
@alpay389
2 жыл бұрын
usb c 3.1
I like all the night shots. Looked like 100% realism. Cool. (Except noisy ultrawide)
@SomeRandomPiggo
Жыл бұрын
@@shuseikus1682 ok
Does it support reverse wired usb charging through usb-c cable?
that display looks amazing most people say the battery is amazing i might have to get a sony even tho i wanted a samsung that phone seems too amazing
There's something about this dude(?)'s voice that is unsettling
my dream phone
Do you know how I should connect this phone to my TV using HDMI?I can't find the HDMI option
I've ordered this because my pixel 5 is starting to have issues with the touchscreen and delayed responses, i was hesitant on getting the 6a since there is very little upgrade in terms of performance and battery life compared to pixel 5 hopefully Sony updates their OS longer than previous models, i still have the Sony XA2 that performs well but obviously its been outdated also nedded to come back to using SD Cards, got fed up of the battery life draining quicker whenever it goes past 57% of internal memory
@hugorojas7515
9 ай бұрын
You did it right, as I was a sony xperia 10 (4114) 2019 user, I tried to try the google pixel 6a. But really knowing that my Sony has lasted me 5 years, I went back for the Sony. I really think it's for an informed public. For example, I prefer to invest in a good codec than in a double speaker, in a resistant construction and screen, than to add things that will never really be used, nowadays I give more importance to the glass of the screen than anything else.
Great camera, SD card slot, unlike Samsung & Asus. Side unlock is amazing, I hate in-screen. Almost no one cares about the missing charger or lack of 4K video. Only 169g + long battery life is FANTASTIC achievement. Sony software great too. No Samsung bloat! Samsung OS is not snappy, my budget Realme backup is more responsive!
I just found this video and I really love how Sony phones looks, especially this one. They're not following the crowd with ugly camera humps with multiple cameras on the back, the worst one I have seen so far is the new Pixel phones, that ugly rear camera hump is nasty to look at lol Also, no ugly hole punch for front camera and sexy looking body with colors, this is the phone for me. I don't care for no 4K recording and all that nonsense. The photos and videos looked good to me, no need to complain or compare this with other phones lol the only issues is, it's not available in the US but I can still just buy it on eBay and still a little too small for me since I like bigger phones, I wish they would make them bigger but I'm fine with it. :)
@deoxzyKun
Жыл бұрын
+1 but i like smaller phones
@jowellgamingshow6907
Жыл бұрын
@@deoxzyKun I understand but not everyone does. You can't only think about yourself. Everyone is different.
@jayswift3349
Жыл бұрын
There's a lot of options for bigger phones it's kinda the default. Smaller phones with a micro SD and a decent soC are incredibly rare. I hope Sony doesn't get bigger and would prefer if they shrank their phones. To each their own, but you have a ton of options, people who want what I want don't.
@jowellgamingshow6907
Жыл бұрын
@@jayswift3349 you're right with that one. I agree, there are plenty of huge phones now than small and it's not what you like so I take that back, hopefully they keep em this size. Sony is doing great with not following the crowd and maybe you should look into their new Ace phones that I've heard are smaller. ☺️
dose it have an always on display feature ?
Has this got the same issues as the 5iii such as overheating and keeps freezing?
How is performance this phone good or bad tell me , video super
Will this Phone work with T mobile in the US?
Which charger to buy for this mobile. I checked in amazon, mentioned charger not available with this mobile
can anyone tell me if the camera still has shutter lag in 10 IV? my 10 II has extremely bad shutter lag (maybe 1.5sec) even when I cleared my cache
Still looking for a Sony Z3C replacement... Had a Samsung s7, Huawei P30 (non-pro), Samsung s9.. Of all of those, the Huawei actually felt the best in my hands. Not so rounded, not so slippery, 'good grip'. It was just before the ban so while it still had long support and Google support. Since they don't have that anymore, Huawei is out of the picture... Never felt comfortable with the Samsungs.. Like I said, too slippery. They feel awkward to use. Even though I don't have small hands, I never got used to not being able to reach the entire screen while holding the phone 'safely' in my hands. So, the smaller Sony width makes me notice it and go 'finally?!'. But the taller screen makes me go 'no no no! _smaller_ screens, not _bigger_ screens :cry:'. Anyone with experience on this? Is the Sony actually nice to use single handed? Are there other phones that still have the feel I miss from the Sony Z3C (it might have more to do with the boxyness or the thickness of that device than it 'small ness'.). I'm more and more looking at filtering out phones with curved screens and _too much_ edge-to-edge, since it always leads to unusable portions of the screen and accidental touches while gripping the device. Maybe just give up and get an old iPhone or something :(. (After being on Android since the HTC Hero days).
@mv2527
Жыл бұрын
I feel you! Same opinion. But check out the "asus zenfone 8" or even the new one, zenfone 9. Will be presented in 2 days i think. I'm using the p30. Its really great. But i want something smaller, lighter with better battery and dual sound. And it has to be Android, since i'm not such a big fan of Apple (iOs).
@salllam4
Жыл бұрын
I think the same
Is double tap to wake up function available?
I like the front camera setting it's on the bezel and not on the screen making the phone screen feel like a hole and not a black dot on the screen and with me for a phone I don't care about the camera and the 60hz I care for performance and screen size and also battery
The longest battery life for a modern phone. GSM arena
Hahaha, С фийска Вода, lol Good review, and nice photos of Sofia!
after a couple of years having to be extra careful with a glass back s10, I can't wait to get something more practical and less fragile when I switch phones, this midrange spec seems like a decent option
@SriSri-fo2je
Жыл бұрын
Samsung phones are now giving 4-5 years of android security updates. Even the $200 A14. Not sure about Sony though.
Does this thing do VoLTE for T-Mobile?
good review, not having 4k on a 6inch screen aint no biggie, 720 does still look good muchless for 1080, so i dont fight up over 4k on a cell phone screen
I like old xperia phone model which samsung copied in S22ultra. Please come back
Sony Xperia looks great! 👍
I've been looking for a new phone recently and was eyeing to get a Sony again after a long time (the last Sony I got was the acro s) but unfortunately Samsung released the a54 and spec for spec, you get more bang for your buck with the a54. I really wanted to get back to Sony but for the money and budget constraints, I really needed to stretch my money as much as I can and the a54 does that for me.
Does the xperia 10 Iv support video output to connect to external monitors vía HDMI cable??
@warnacokelat
Жыл бұрын
sadly no.
I like how 6 inches is compact...
The dead eyes at 1:00 crying out for halp!!
damn BRO you're looking JACKED.
Damn Will got JACKED
Does the mobile phone have a double tap (wake up) function?
How much is the price in euros. Please and also from me, it comes to European markets
my next phone!
Great Phone
High quality phone
Lack of high refresh rate is not a problem but lack of stereo speakers is
@leploeo7145
Жыл бұрын
Im with you on that one
@GSMArena are you guys aware of another review of this phone from "The Genius Sadab"? Any connection to you guys cos it's literally an edited version of your content here....
I really like it butt Two things stopping me : 1 - no stereo speakers 2 - no fast charging or at least 100% in one hour
@frogec308
2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking this way: 1. Speakers on the phone are mostly low quality, budget portable speaker or earphones are a much better solution. 2. Why need fast charging if the phone has about 16h screen on time at 100%? 50% battery means 8h SOT. 25% 4H SOT. This phone should make a full day without problems, every % counts 2% . Charge only at night.
@NE0TIMELESS
2 жыл бұрын
@@frogec308 totally agree with you - Xperia 1 is mine still fantastic phone.
Hi, Is 30fps maximum?
What’s the name of the song they used to test the speakers
I have the Sony 5 III but what newer sony phone has the same width but longer?????
No info about call quality?
why is there no charger in the case and what charger is needed these days?
is there a LED Notiftication in this phone ?
Will is swole now. Also Sony is not selling phones in Turkey anymore.
How many slots does it have?
Battery king! No high refresh rate needed...
On sale on amazon germany right now. For 290,90€ it's a good deal i think.
Does it have USA 5G band?
Buying on day 1
this looks like a good product for its price.. i honestly couldnt justify spending more than $1000 on a portable telephone and this looks more than capable for what it is
Yoo I noticed that you are from Bulgaria well at least the photos are from Bulgaria.
Damm Will had a glow up 💪
Does it have the photo pro
I swear I'm getting fatter by the day and the dude who's reviewing the phone I've notice is getting buff 💪. I need to get in shape.
How many watt charger will be good for Xperia 10 IV mobile?
@stevechannel6856
11 ай бұрын
30w
Good Sony headphone jack and a compact design ❤❤
With body of a God and a voice of a wow player thats quite the combo LOL
Do these phones have the ability to shoot photos in Raw??
I just purchased one second hand from electrical exchange shop for £50 it had a fault which ment it would crash and then reboot every three minutes or so. Not a mark on it. I discovered that the fault was related to it's current software which was android 12. I decided to try and update it , it's turning itself off all time remember.. when I eventually got it up to Android 13 it stopped crashing! So I knew I was on right track. Got android 14 installed it's now running perfectly like new. I hope this will help anyone who's Xperia keeps crashing. Took me four hours btw!