Sony
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Width: 72mm (2.83in) Released: Sep 2026
Rank: #232
3 + 6 + 11 + 12 + 3 + 3 + 0 + 5 + 5 + 0 = 48
Verdict
Sony Xperia 10 VIII scores 48 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #232 of 260 in the One Hand Phones index. At 72mm (2.83in) wide, this is a "modern compact" phone.
Midrange* TOP Software
Score breakdown
Editorial
On August 25th Sony announced another iteration of it's Xperia 10 series - the low-end midranger that brings no updates over the last year's model except slightly better endurance and considerably h higher price. Does anyone remember the 10 III, a narrower phone that broke endurance records? Sony is not only refusing to invest in software development - for some reason, they can't even keep the hardware going...
PROs
attractive build, >1400nits bright 420ppi 120Hz OLED screen, IP68 protection, expandable memory slot, 4 year OS update promise
CONs
same SD 6 Gen 3 chip with UFS 3.1 performance, same old-tech 5000mAh lithium battery with 24hr endurance and >90min slow 30W charging, no LTPO or even variable screen refresh rate to prolong poor endurance and no HDR10 or better, same stripped down Android version with no software improvment, no desktop replacement, slow USB-C 2.0, concern about Sony's lack of investment into innovation (they used to excel at)
Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking site with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Aug 27, 2026. See the full ranking of 260 phones →