Sony Xperia 10 V review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Sony Xperia 10 V is Sony's 2023 compact mid-ranger: a Snapdragon 695, a 6.1-inch OLED, and a 5,000 mAh battery in a 159 g body with an IP68 rating. The 6/128 GB tier lists at $449 new; used units trade around $379 across two sales — a narrow discount that reflects the line's slow depreciation. Software support length was not declared in our data.

Display and design

The 6.1-inch OLED runs at 60 Hz with 1,000 nits of peak brightness; screen quality is 42/100 — brightness is strong, the 60 Hz refresh is the dated part. Compactness is the maximum on our scale at 100/100: the 159 g body is the lightest in this wave, and IP68 covers dust and submersion beyond a meter.

Performance

The Snapdragon 695 posts everyday responsiveness 43/100 and gaming 7/100 — the standard mid-range platform of its year: smooth daily operation, casual gaming only.

Camera

The camera pairs a 48 MP main sensor with optical stabilization, an 8 MP ultrawide, and an 8 MP telephoto, recording 4K30; camera score 31/100. A working telephoto at this price is the differentiator — most rivals offer only an ultrawide — though the overall score keeps it a mid-ranger.

Battery and charging

Battery life scores 40/100 on the 5,000 mAh cell — with the efficient platform and small screen, a full day is comfortable — while 30 W charging scores 12/100. Endurance-per-gram is the practical highlight of the package.

Verdict

At $449 new or around $379 used, the Xperia 10 V is a compact, light, water-resistant phone with a telephoto — a distinct profile in a market of heavy 6.7-inch normals; the 60 Hz screen and mid platform are the costs. The Xperia 10 VI is the newer generation, and the Xperia 10 IV is its predecessor at lower used prices.