Sony Xperia 10 vs Xperia 10 Plus: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Xperia 10 Plus generally edges out the Xperia 10 thanks to its larger battery, slightly improved chipset, and larger screen. While both offer a good experience, the Plus provides a more premium feel and longer-lasting power, making it the slightly better choice for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sony Xperia 10 | Sony Xperia 10 Plus |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - I3113, I4113, I4193 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - I3213, I4213, I4293 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38 - I3113, I4113 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38 - I3213, I4213 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/50 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 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 66 - I3223 | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2019, February 25. Released 2019, February 27 | 2019, February 25. Released 2019, February 27 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 156 x 68 x 8.4 mm (6.14 x 2.68 x 0.33 in) | 167 x 73 x 8.3 mm (6.57 x 2.87 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 162 g (5.71 oz) | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~457 ppi density) | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~79.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 98.7 cm2 (~81.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 508 | Adreno 509 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens | 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 53mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | 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 | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired, PD, QC3 | 18W wired, PD, QC3 |
| Type | Li-Ion 2870 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Navy, Silver, Pink | Black, Navy, Silver, Gold |
| Models | I3113, I4113, I4193, I3123 | I3213, I4213, I4293, I3223 |
| Price | About 280 EUR | About 560 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -92.2dB / Crosstalk -97.1dB | Noise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -96.7dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 65h | Endurance rating 78h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1517:1 (nominal) | Contrast ratio: 1530:1 (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -30.2 LUFS (Below average) | -28.8 LUFS (Average) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 89697 (v7), 112198 (v8) GeekBench: 3985 (v4.4), 990 (v5.1) GFXBench: 4.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 120573 (v7), 147163 (v8) GeekBench: 4780 (v4.4), 1238 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Sony Xperia 10
- Compact design
- Good value
- Decent battery life
- Tall 21:9 display
- Slightly older chipset
- Smaller battery
- Average camera performance
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- Larger battery for extended use
- Slightly better performance
- Larger display
- Good value
- Slightly larger size
- Average camera performance
Display Comparison
Both phones feature a 6-inch display with a 21:9 aspect ratio, offering an immersive viewing experience. The contrast ratio is nearly identical (1517:1 vs 1530:1), suggesting similar image quality. However, the 10 Plus has a slightly larger screen size, which can be beneficial for media consumption and multitasking.
Camera Comparison
Both devices share similar camera setups, typically featuring a main lens, an ultra-wide lens, and a telephoto lens. Image quality is generally good in well-lit conditions, but low-light performance can be a weakness. The 10 Plus might offer slightly better image processing due to the more powerful chipset.
Performance
The Xperia 10 utilizes a Snapdragon 630, while the 10 Plus boasts a Snapdragon 636. The 636 offers a modest performance boost thanks to its Kryo 260 cores, resulting in smoother multitasking and slightly faster app loading times. Both phones are adequate for everyday tasks but aren't powerhouses for demanding games.
Battery Life
This is where the Xperia 10 Plus truly shines. It packs a significantly larger battery (3,340 mAh vs 2,870 mAh in the Xperia 10), resulting in a considerably longer endurance rating (78h vs 65h). This translates to noticeably longer battery life for the 10 Plus, easily lasting a full day or more.
Buying Guide
The Sony Xperia 10 is a good choice for users prioritizing a more compact form factor and a slightly lower price point. The Xperia 10 Plus is ideal for those who value longer battery life, a larger display for media consumption, and a bit more processing power.