Sony Xperia 10 IV in for review

11 May 2022
As the adage goes - if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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U should check out Google Pixel phones.
I've first met with 6a, then with Sony, but honestly from my part I would buy Sony in case they would offer longer security period. But 2 years is nothing for me...

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    • Charles Bronson
    • LaG
    • 31 May 2022

    This new phone vs. Huawei P30 (launched Mar-2019):
    - TOP PROBLEM: Sony has no official security update policy published somewhere so you don't know how long this phone will receive security updates (commonly it's just 2 years) vs. Huawei doesn't have one either but I just received an update for my P30 bringing the security update level to 01-Feb-2022 (i.e. 3 years since launch),
    - IP65/68 v. IP53,
    - smaller display (84 v. 91 cm^2),
    - worse CPU (~80% less horsepower) & much worse GPU (~50% less),
    - much worse cameras (in every way),
    - worse DAC (24 v. 32 bit),
    - larger battery (but my P30 easily lasts 2 to 3 days)

    I'm in the market for a new < 150 mm tall phone with above average specs and I *HATE* how my only good value (!) options are: Samsung Galaxy S22 or something from the iPhone 13 lineup simply because I need 3-5 years of security updates and specs powerful enough to last that long. These are the only matches! Exactly one phone from the whole Android world or endure the pain of switching to iOS, which I'll very likely end up doing because I've seen no hint of a hope of anything getting close to the iPhone 13 mini.

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      • Marcus H
      • 7W6
      • 21 May 2022

      I've had Sony last 3 or 4 phones think in general they are great but wish some of the 'built in' Apps were removable, such as Cinema Pro & Game Enhancer. Also wish Sony would go back to putting the fingerprint sensor on the rear as I've had so many problems with the side sensor not recognising print etc

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        • GP
        • uuS
        • 17 May 2022

        Wishing this to come to India😌

          Anders, 11 May 2022It's total BS. These companies removing the charger ar... moreSame thing goes to companies that include the charger in the box but ask a lot of money. So you basically dont get the charger for free, you are paying the charger in the first place.

          Take for example this Xperia 10 IV. Yes it has the charger in the box, compared to A53 for example,but its more expensive and inferior in most things,making the free charger irrelevant.
          Same thing for Xperia 1 IV. It will have a charger in the box Sony says in retail packages,but the starting price is 1400euros, one of the most expensive non foldable flagships on the market.

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            • rayulove69
            • XTa
            • 13 May 2022

            LoneOwl, 12 May 2022A 2022 mid range phone that costs around 500euro and has a ... morenone of the other midrangers offer an allrounded package like this one though, be it display/camera/features

              kek, 11 May 2022I think the biggest upgrade this year is the OIS. FKIN FINA... moreA 2022 mid range phone that costs around 500euro and has a 60hz screen and a Snap695.

              And since Sony listens to their customers,no charger in the box and also plastic back, great for the price....

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                • Anonymous
                • pLh
                • 12 May 2022

                RandyRiffin, 12 May 2022It's weird because Sony's profits are already sha... morethe companies that removed headphone jack was under no threat of shrinking market share, they did that out of greed

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                  • Anonymous
                  • pLh
                  • 12 May 2022

                  Why not just use 778g and a bigger main sensor? This is underpowered against its competitors. This is a reason I couldn't buy this

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 7t0
                    • 12 May 2022

                    Where's the 5 IV? €500 to €1,400 is a big jump between models.

                      Anders, 11 May 2022It's total BS. These companies removing the charger ar... moreIt's weird because Sony's profits are already shanked, so they will not do much by removing their charger, not that they could do by improving their marketing anyway. I think it's more about the same reason why companies remove headphone jack, because it's just a little simple thing that they can do away with.

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                        • Blousek
                        • 3kf
                        • 12 May 2022

                        Anders, 11 May 2022It's total BS. These companies removing the charger ar... moreTypical guard dog barking at the postman and playing with the thief. SONY has state of the art battery care functions in its phones, like my Xperia 5 ii, where they even take the space to explain and educate users on why batteries degrade and what can be done to prolong their life, they then give us a wide set of choices to preserve battery health in a more or less radical way. I couldn't be happier with how respectful and informative Sony choose to be. It was a pricey phone (for me) that I like a lot and they're giving me all the tools to make it last. They care.

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                          • Charles Bronson
                          • 0U2
                          • 11 May 2022

                          This new phone vs. Huawei P30 (launched Mar-2019):
                          - TOP PROBLEM: Sony has no official security update policy published somewhere so you don't know how long this phone will receive security updates (commonly it's just 2 years) vs. Huawei doesn't have one either but I just received an update for my P30 bringing the security update level to 01-Feb-2022 (i.e. 3 years since launch),
                          - IP65/68 v. IP53,
                          - smaller display (84 v. 91 cm^2),
                          - worse CPU (~80% less horsepower) & much worse GPU (~50% less),
                          - much worse cameras (in every way),
                          - worse DAC (24 v. 32 bit),
                          - larger battery (but my P30 easily lasts 2 to 3 days)

                          I'm in the market for a new < 150 mm tall phone with above average specs and I *HATE* how my only good value (!) options are: Samsung Galaxy S22 or something from the iPhone 13 lineup simply because I need 3-5 years of security updates and specs powerful enough to last that long. These are the only matches! Exactly one phone from the whole Android world or endure the pain of switching to iOS, which I'll very likely end up doing because I've seen no hint of a hope of anything getting close to the iPhone 13 mini.

                            Rosso, 11 May 2022I hate whole "look, we made our box smaller by not inc... moreIt's total BS. These companies removing the charger aren't doing it because they care about the environment. If they did they would make batteries user replaceable to extend the lifespan of their phones more easily. They're just removing things to increase their profit margins

                              This is a no nonsense but boring phone

                              The Xperia 10 series is Sony value for money smartphones I hope this one is,if it is then it would make sense to buy rather than the competition

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                                • TRI
                                • 11 May 2022

                                A bit disappointing for having 128Gb internal storage for a midrange phone in 2022, but I guess corners need to be cut to keep the price down since the Sony brand tax persists across all price points.

                                Should have at least added a cable in the box. The zero carbon virtue signalling is just another form of indirect taxation.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • J}s
                                  • 11 May 2022

                                  Phone Arena battery test :

                                  21:20 h = web browsing
                                  17:28h = youtube

                                    Anonymous, 11 May 2022Who cares about Sony these days? They are simply impossible... moreMost are subsidized by carrier in japan, after year or two you get them really cheap, xperia 1/5 now goes as cheap as $120 shopee.

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                                      • kek
                                      • GBh
                                      • 11 May 2022

                                      I think the biggest upgrade this year is the OIS. FKIN FINALLY!

                                      It seems Sony is indeed listening to customer's feedback and thats really, really great.
                                      We will see whats next for Xperia this year, since we still dont know if there will be a 5 IV or not

                                        Emre, 11 May 2022Sony phones have some minor things that other fancy brands ... moreLol water resistance is not a minor thing at all! OP is right, you can get way, way better phones for the same money vs Sony.

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