Earlier today, Sony unveiled the Xperia 10 V, a new mid-range smartphone that joins the company’s latest flagship, the 1 V. It is now the lightest 5,000 mAh smartphone in the world. The phone weighs 159 grams, a few grams less than its predecessor.
Sony claims that the 6.1-inch 1080p OLED display is 1.5 times brighter than before. But it only refreshes at 60Hz, which is disappointing. Gorilla Glass Victus protects the screen, but the back and frame are still made of plastic to keep the weight down to 159 grams.
The primary camera is another notable improvement. The Xperia 10 V’s 48MP 1/2.0″ sensor and f/1.8 lens each have 0.8 megapixels and optical image stabilization. Next to it are 8MP telephoto and ultra-wide-angle lenses with f/2.2 apertures. The ultra-wide-angle lens is marketed with a 120-degree field of view, while the telephoto lens has a 2x wider reach. The telephoto lens is one of the phone’s distinguishing features in the mid-range market, so it’s good to see it’s still available. There is also an 8MP camera for taking selfies.
A 5,000mAh battery powers the Xperia 10 V and is guaranteed to be at least 80% full after three years. Although the charging rate is not specified, we would guess that it is still 21W faster than Power Delivery.
Under the hood, we have the Snapdragon 695 processor and 6GB/128GB memory combination. However, there is a MicroSD card that will allow you to expand the storage.
Other notable features include front-facing stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack with Hi-Res audio playback and IP65/68 water and dust protection.
In Europe, the Xperia 10 V will cost €449 and go on sale in mid-June. Note that pre-orders and availability may vary slightly from region to region.
