Sony Xperia 10 V

Sony Xperia 10 V In Kenya

Sony Xperia 10 v price In Kenya is Ksh 52,000. Sony Xperia 10 V mobile was launched on 11th May 2023. The phone comes with a 60 Hz refresh rate 6.10-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2520×1080 pixels (FHD+) and an aspect ratio of 21:9. Sony Xperia 10 V is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor. It comes with 6GB of RAM. The Sony Xperia 10 V runs Android 13 and is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery. The Sony Xperia 10 V supports proprietary fast charging. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Sony Xperia 10 V on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel (f/1.8) primary camera; an 8-megapixel (f/2.2) camera, and an 8-megapixel (f/2.2) camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.

Sony Xperia 10 V Specs

Sony Xperia 10 V Overview

The Sony Xperia 10 V is an upgrade from its predecessor the Sony Xperia 1 IV. The phone was released in May of 2023 and it has major upgrades. The main improvements are seen in the design and the incredible display of the phone. Coupled with the fact that it has a whooping 48MP camera that takes incredible photos. Let us review this phone and check if it is worth your money.

The Sony Xperia 10 V Build

• Design: OLED
• Display: 6.1 inches
• Color:  Black, White, Sage Green, Lavender

Design

The Sony Xperia 10 V comes with an exceptional and sleek design. The phone is available in our Phone stores in Kenya in three color options, that is Black, White, Sage Green, and Lavender. One thing is for certain, the Sony Xperia 10 V is designed to grab your eye’s attention straight from the box. The Sony Xperia 1 V is slim with dimensions of 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm and light. The phone weighs 159 grams giving you a good distribution when you hold it in your hands.

The back of the Sony Xperia 10 V is protected by a corning gorilla glass Victus 2 giving it a more luxurious feel. You also get a dual camera module that hosts a 48MP, 8MP telephoto camera and an ultrawide camera of 8MP that makes the phone stand out. On the sides of the Sony Xperia 10 V, you get power buttons and volume rockers. These are responsive when you want to adjust the audio settings in the Sony Xperia 10 V phone. On the bottom, you get a dual stereo speaker with Hi-Res audio support.

Sony included IP68 water and dust protection. This gives you peace of mind when the Sony Xperia 10 V is exposed to dust or water. Safe to say Sony did an amazing job with the display of the Sony Xperia 10 V because it gives you a premium feel on your hands.

Display and Visual Experience

The front of the Sony Xperia 10 V is made up of a 6.1-inch OLED display. Sony ensured that the display has a Full HD+ resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate. You are going to enjoy smooth scrolling on the Sony Xperia 1  V with the high refresh rate.

The display of the Sony Xperia 10 V is curved with minimal bezels at the sides. Providing you with an immersive visual experience. The display of the Sony Xperia 10 V comes with a peak brightness of 950 nits and supports HDR10. This gives you a bright, sharp, and responsive visual experience. Especially when you are watching the content on social media, or even browsing the internet.

When it comes to security, you have an in-display fingerprint sensor with the Sony Xperia 10 V. This enables you to primarily lock your phone. You can also choose to unlock it using the PIN code or facial recognition.

The Sony Xperia 10 V Cameras

• Main Camera: 48 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide) and 8 MP telephoto
• Front Camera: 8 MP (wide)
• Video(Main/Front): 1080p@30fps

Main-lens camera system

At the back, you will find a 48 MP dual wide primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). During the day or when the light conditions are good, the photos captured with the 48MP primary camera lens offer you a good dynamic range with decent attention to detail. You will be happy with the quality of images and videos you capture with this camera.

The main camera offers an f/1.8 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, and support for optical image stabilization. This enables the Xperia 10 V to give you a good performance even when the light conditions are low. You also get additional features such as Super Night mode that add some brightness to shots taken with the main camera.

Ultrawide and Telephoto Lens Camera

You also get an ultrawide 8MP lens shooter that gives impressive performance when taking content during the day. Additionally, you get a 8 MP telephoto camera lens. Lastly, you can shoot video in a tone of several options including 30fps and 1080p. Sony ensured to include other modes such as

• Zeiss optics
• Zeiss T* lens coating
• LED flash
• eye tracking
• HDR
• Dual Pixel PDAF
• Panorama, and Documents.

When you open your phone camera at the top, you will notice camera settings such as flash, 48MP mode, aspect ratio, and filters. You also have an option of enabling and disabling other options such as the AI mode.

Front Camera Specifications

At the front, you will get a 12 MP sensor for capturing high-resolution selfies. The front camera provides you with impressive selfie photos and portrait photos that have enough details. You also get color reproduction that separates your subjects. Sony ensured to include an eye autofocus, that allows allows the phone to focus on your eyes when taking selfies.

The Sony Xperia 10 V Performance

• Processor (CPU, GPU, RAM): Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
• Storage: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
• OS: Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
• Connectivity (sim conf): Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band

Chipset

Under the hood, the Sony Xperia 10 V is powered up by the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G. This chipset provides you with a similar performance to a phone that has a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset such as the Samsung Galaxy A34  that goes for Ksh. 60,000. This phone comes with 8 GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage of UFS 3.1 storage.

You can also extend the internal storage of your phone with the slot MicroSD card up to 1TB. This additional memory simply enhances the overall performance of your device. While providing you with ample space for your photos, apps, and videos.

CPU and GPU

The chipset also comes with a quad-core high-performance Kryo 660 Gold. Running at 2.8GHz clock speed, with another set of quad-core power-efficient Kryo 660 Silver. There are currently not many smartphones in the market using this type of chipset.

To complete this combo, the only Xperia 10 V comes with a 9-core Adreno 619 GPU. One thing is for certain, the hardware combination of the Xperia 10 V provides you with a great performance during gaming or multitasking.

OS

The Sony Xperia 10 V comes with Android 13 which will later on be upgraded to Android 14. This provides you with a smooth software experience. Especially when you are installing and customizing the mobile applications. You also get special functions such as

• Always-on Display features
• Gestures
• Multi-window
• smart panel
• Game mode, and kids mode.

The Sony Xperia 10 V Battery

• Capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh

When it comes to battery, the Sony Xperia 10 V is powered by a 5,000 mAh non-removable battery. Sony says that you can recharge your phone to 100 percent in less than 120 minutes. Making it quite convenient if you are in a rush to charge your phone.

If you are not using the phone on a maximum refresh rate with the nits at its peak then the battery can comfortably last you the whole 24-hour day. When you need to recharge it in less than 1 hour you are back to fully charged Xperia 10 V in your hand.

The Sony Xperia 1 V Summary

The Sony Xperia 10 V is a great phone with a lot to offer. Here is a summary of its key features, benefits, and why it’s a perfect fit for the target audience:

Key features:

• The Sony Xperia 10 V comes with an exceptional and sleek design
• Infinix included IP68 water and dust protection
• Sony Xperia 10 V is made up of a 6.1-inch OLED display
• A 48 MP primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS)
• Super Night mode adds some brightness to shots taken with the main camera.
• The Sony Xperia 10 V is powered up by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695

Benefits:

• The Sony Xperia 10 V is protected by a corning gorilla glass 5 giving it a more luxurious feel.
• Enjoy smooth scrolling on the Xperia 10 V with a high refresh rate
• Protect your phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor
• Xperia 10 V provides you with great performance during gaming or multitasking.
• Android gives you a smooth software experience.

Conclusion

If you are someone who is seeking a well-balanced mid-range smartphone under Ksh.52,000. Then the Sony Xperia 10 V should be on your radar. You get incredible value for your money with an exceptional design and a vibrant display. Couple that up with the powerful performance, and capable camera that you are getting. This mid-range smartphone stands out in the crowded smartphone market. With the Sony Xperia 10 V, you will be purchasing a dependable phone while getting value for your money.

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