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Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 10 VIII, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 3.1 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 1.2 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 422 ppi
- Weight
- 146 g
- against 168 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Sony Xperia 10 VIII, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,330 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against TFT LCD
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,330 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 51 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 14 h | — |
| Standby time | 550 h | — |
| Music playback time | 40 h | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | White, Grey, Lavender, Black, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 139 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 146 g Best value | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.8 % | 82.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP57 | IP65, IP68, IPX8 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | D |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 600,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.1″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 422 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 705 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Shatterproof Glass, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.1 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.1 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Micro-SIM, Single SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Charging | 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 | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Z | Xperia 10 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
