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Sony Xperia 10 VIII

Released Aug 25, 2026Phone

Sony's 2026 mid-ranger keeps the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 but adds a 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED rated up to 50% brighter than its predecessor, a 50MP OIS main camera with a 13MP ultra-wide, front-facing stereo speakers, a 3.5mm jack, and microSD expansion up to 2TB, backed by 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches.

Pros

  • 50MP OIS main camera with a 1/1.56" sensor, plus a 13MP ultra-wide
  • 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED display, rated up to 50% brighter than the outgoing model
  • 3.5mm headphone jack, front-facing stereo speakers, and microSD expansion up to 2TB
  • IP65/IP68 rating with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
  • 4 years of Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates, plus eSIM support

Cons

  • Same Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset as its predecessor
  • Single 128GB storage tier with no wireless charging
  • 5,000mAh battery and 22W wired charging trail rival mid-rangers
  • Not officially sold in the US
45.9Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance28.9
Display63
Camera41.9
Battery41.8
Features78.7

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Sony Xperia 10 VIII

Display

Screen size
6.1 ″
Panel type
OLED
Resolution
1080x2340
Pixel density
422 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM (max)
8 GB
Storage options
128GB
Storage type
UFS

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.9
Ultra-wide
13 MP
Max video
4K@30fps
Front camera
8 MP
OIS
Yes

Battery

Capacity
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
22 W
Wireless charging
0 W

Design

Weight
168 g
Thickness
8.3 mm
IP rating
IP65/IP68

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.4
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
Yes

Software

OS at launch
Android 16
OS update pledge
4 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the Sony Xperia 10 VIII good in 2026?

The Sony Xperia 10 VIII earns an Inno Score of 45.9/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Sony's 2026 mid-ranger keeps the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 but adds a 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED rated up to 50% brighter than its predecessor, a 50MP OIS main camera with a 13MP ultra-wide, front-facing stereo speakers, a 3.5mm jack, and microSD expansion up to 2TB, backed by 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches.

What are the key specs of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?

Chipset: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · Screen size: 6.1 ″ · Capacity: 5,000 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Sony Xperia 10 VIII?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Realme P4R 5G, ASUS Zenfone 9, Huawei P40 Pro — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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