Introduction
The Xperia 10 series has always been Sony's definition of a balanced mid-ranger - practical, lightweight, with a focus on longevity and multimedia. The new Xperia 10 VII is no different in spirit, though it brings a handful of key changes that make it stand out from its predecessors.
At first glance, the phone looks familiar with its clean, minimalistic design, but a closer inspection reveals a revised rear camera island that feels more in line with modern trends - dare we say, a bit Pixel-esque.
Perhaps the bigger design change, however, is at the front. Sony has finally moved away from its trademark tall 21:9 aspect ratio, opting instead for a shorter and wider 19.5:9 panel. It's still a 6.1-inch OLED, but the shift in proportions is bound to stir debate among fans of the series who appreciated the cinema-wide look.
Under the hood, the Xperia 10 VII upgrades to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable via microSD. This should bring a welcome boost over last year's Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, promising better efficiency and improved everyday performance
Stunning display with excellent brightness and color accuracy
Outstanding camera system with versatile zoom options
Smooth performance with no slowdowns
Premium build quality and materials
Long software support (7 years of updates promised)