The Sony Xperia 10 VI offers a compelling blend of features, including a vibrant OLED display, long battery life, and a compact design, all at an affordable price point. Though compromises are made in the camera department, this phone shines as a media consumption powerhouse.
The sixth iteration of Sony's most affordable handset, the Xperia 10, costs just €399 from Harvey Norman. The writer expresses appreciation for retailers like Harvey Norman for revolutionizing the Irish phone market by offering SIM-free handsets without contracts, affordable credit options to spread the cost over a year, and a wider selection of devices. The Sony Xperia 10 VI is a 6.1-inch mid-range device that packs impressive features for its price.
Its compact design, a rarity in 2025, is available in three colors. The review unit was black. The phone boasts a widescreen 21:9 aspect ratio FHD OLED display, front-firing stereo speakers, and an old-school headphone port, making it excellent for media consumption. The display offers brilliant picture quality, ideal for binge-watching, and is the only Sony phone to retain the 21:9 aspect ratio. It features a bright and colorful display with a classic 60Hz refresh rate, similar to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. The peak brightness is 1,000 nits. In addition to its long and narrow design, making it easy to use one-handed, the Xperia 10 VI is one of the lightest phones tested recently, weighing only 164g. It is also a water-resistant device with Gorilla Glass Victus screen protection, uncommon in phones at this price point. Under the hood, it houses a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip, which, while not exceptionally fast, handles everyday tasks efficiently. It comes with 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage and 8GB of RAM. The storage can be expanded using a micro-SD card, a feature increasingly rare. The micro-SD card can be formatted in FAT, FAT32, and exFAT. The Xperia 10 VI runs Android 14 out of the box and is guaranteed to receive three major Android updates and four years of security updates. The Xperia UI overlay is sleek and user-friendly, although the animations and app transitions aren't the smoothest. Battery life is a notable advantage. The 5,000mAh battery will likely last most users close to two full days. It supports 30W wired charging but lacks wireless charging support.The compromises to keep the price down are primarily in the camera department. The Xperia 10 VI camera system consists of a 48MP main lens with optical image stabilization, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies. While they suffice for casual snaps, if photography is your primary concern, the Xperia 1 VI would be a better choice. Other notable Xperia 10 VI features include IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, a fingerprint sensor integrated into the side power button, Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 5, NFC for contactless payments, dual-SIM support, and eSIM compatibility. The stereo speakers deliver pleasing sound quality for a smartphone. The Sony Xperia 10 VI caters to those seeking a top-notch portable music and movie player on a budget. Its exceptional battery life and inclusion of a headphone port and micro-SD card slot will appeal to users who may struggle to find these features elsewhere. The Xperia 10 VI is priced at €399 from Harvey Norman. It is currently discounted on Amazon to €358
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