Sony Xperia 10 II vs Xperia 10: A Detailed Comparison

Sony's Xperia line offers a unique blend of features, often prioritizing display quality and battery life. The Xperia 10 and 10 II are two such devices, offering compelling value. But which one is right for you? This comprehensive comparison dives deep into their specs and performance.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Xperia 10 II emerges as the clear winner thanks to its significantly improved battery life and more modern Snapdragon 665 chipset. While the original Xperia 10 boasts a superior contrast ratio, the 10 II's longevity and performance upgrades make it the better choice for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Sony Xperia 10 II	Sony Xperia 10

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - I3113, I4113, I4193
4G bands	1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38 - I3113, I4113
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat11 600/75 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	-	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - I4193

Launch
Announced	2020, February 24	2019, February 25. Released 2019, February 27
Status	Available. Released 2020, May 05	Discontinued

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions	157 x 69 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)	156 x 68 x 8.4 mm (6.14 x 2.68 x 0.33 in)
SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	151 g (5.33 oz)	162 g (5.71 oz)
	IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)	-

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 6	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)	1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~457 ppi density)
Size	6.0 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~77.6% screen-to-body ratio)	6.0 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~79.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	OLED	IPS LCD

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)	Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)	Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
GPU	Adreno 610	Adreno 508
OS	Android 10, upgradable to Android 12	Android 9.0 (Pie)

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM	64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
	-	eMMC 5.1

Main Camera
Dual	-	13 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Triple	12 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0"	-
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	-
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0"	8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
	24-bit/192kHz audio	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	18W wired, PD, QC3	18W wired, PD, QC3
Type	Li-Po 3600 mAh	Li-Ion 2870 mAh, non-removable

Misc
Colors	Black, White, Mint Green, Berry Blue	Black, Navy, Silver, Pink
Models	XQ-AU51, XQ-AU52, SO-41A	I3113, I4113, I4193, I3123
Price	About 700 EUR	About 280 EUR

Tests
Audio quality	-	Noise -92.2dB / Crosstalk -97.1dB
Battery life	Endurance rating 92h	Endurance rating 65h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)	Contrast ratio: 1517:1 (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-28.8 LUFS (Average)	-30.2 LUFS (Below average)
Performance	AnTuTu: 196545 (v8) GeekBench: 5679 (v4.4), 1413 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 89697 (v7), 112198 (v8) GeekBench: 3985 (v4.4), 990 (v5.1) GFXBench: 4.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Sony Xperia 10 II

Significantly better battery life
More modern chipset (Snapdragon 665)
Higher peak brightness display
Slightly improved performance

Lower contrast ratio display compared to Xperia 10
Potentially slightly higher price

Sony Xperia 10

Excellent contrast ratio display
More affordable
Compact size

Older chipset (Snapdragon 630)
Shorter battery life
Less responsive performance

Display Comparison

Both phones feature OLED displays, but the Xperia 10 has a notably higher contrast ratio (1517:1) compared to the Xperia 10 II's (nominal, likely lower). The Xperia 10 II does achieve a higher peak brightness of 520 nits, making it slightly better for outdoor visibility. Color accuracy is generally good on both, typical of Sony's displays.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer similar camera setups, typically including a main lens, ultrawide lens, and telephoto lens. Image quality is decent in good lighting conditions on both, but low-light performance is a weakness. The Xperia 10 II may offer slightly improved image processing due to its newer chipset, but the differences are not drastic. Video recording capabilities are comparable.

Performance

The Xperia 10 II's Snapdragon 665 chipset is a significant upgrade over the Xperia 10's Snapdragon 630. The 11nm process offers improved efficiency, and the 665 generally provides a smoother and more responsive experience, especially when multitasking or running demanding apps. The CPU and GPU performance are noticeably better on the 10 II.

Battery Life

This is where the Xperia 10 II truly shines. Its endurance rating of 92h is a massive improvement over the Xperia 10's 65h. This translates to significantly longer battery life, easily lasting two full days on a single charge for moderate users.

Buying Guide

The Sony Xperia 10 II is ideal for users who prioritize long battery life and a slightly smoother user experience. It's a great option for those who want a reliable phone for media consumption and everyday tasks. The Xperia 10 is a good choice for budget-conscious buyers who value a high contrast display and don't mind slightly older hardware.