Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Comparison between Sony Xperia 10 VII and Sony Xperia 10 VIII: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII is the more complete pick, with better drop resistance, longer certified endurance, and direct OS updates. The Xperia 10 VII is close, matching its 7.1 overall score and including a charger.
For durability, the Xperia 10 VIII has a class A drop rating versus class C for the Xperia 10 VII, and passed 270 drops versus 90. Both have IP65 and IP68; the VIII adds IPX8.
The Xperia 10 VIII is rated for 51 h per cycle on the EU energy label, versus 48 h for the Xperia 10 VII; it also earns battery efficiency class A versus B. The VIII ships with Android 16 and supports direct OS updates, while the VII has Android 15. The included charger sets the VII apart.
Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is the better buy for anyone who values an included charger, which the Xperia 10 VIII does not include.
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII suits buyers who value drop resistance, with class A and 270 drops versus the Xperia 10 VII’s class C and 90.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 10 VII, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
- against Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Sony Xperia 10 VIII, if you care about…
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against C
- Drop Test Count
- 270
- against 90
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
- Battery Endurance
- 51 h
- against 48 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 600,667 Best value | 600,500 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 865 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Cyan, Grey, Black | White, Grey, Lavender, Black, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 153 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.9 % | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP65, IP68, IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | D | D |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | 51 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 422 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 10 VII | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 449 € | — |
| Model numbers | XQ-FE72, XQ-FE54, XQZ-CBFE, xqfe54eukcl.gc, xqfe54eukcw.gc, xqfe54eukcb.gc | XQ-GH54, XQ-GE54 |
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