Actual measurement of Sony’s new generation mid-range mobile phone Xperia 10 VIII. (Photo/Photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
Sony has officially launched a new generation of mid-range mobile phone Xperia 10 VIII. This series has always been focused on lightness. In addition to continuing this feature, the new generation also further strengthens one-handed operation. The overall style still has Sony’s own flavor.
The hardware specification upgrade of Xperia 10 VIII is indeed not large this time, but after actual use of the Free 3C Technology Channel, it can be found that Xperia 10 VIII focuses more on the practicality of holding it in the hand every day, that is, “it is easier to use”.
Xperia 10 VIII specifications
●Screen: 6.1-inch FHD+, 120Hz
● Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
● Memory/storage space: 8GB memory (supports virtual 6GB)/128GB storage space
● Rear camera: 50-megapixel main lens (1/1.56-inch) + 13-megapixel main lens (1/3-inch) super wide-angle
● Selfie camera: 8 million pixels
● Battery: 5,000mAh
● Dustproof and waterproof: IP6X, IPX5, IPX8
The back cover is made of translucent material with fog-transparent coating. (Photo/Photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
The translucent back cover is lightweight and still a signature
The Xperia 10 VIII continues the horizontal dual-lens design of the previous generation. The back cover is made of translucent material with a fog-transparent coating, giving it a visually more light and transparent feel, and the overall recognition is quite high. This time, a total of three colors are launched: first frost gray, clear snow white, and misty purple.
When actually held in hand, the Xperia 10 VIII still has a “small phone feel”. With a 6.1-inch screen and a body weight of 168 grams, it won’t be too burdensome to hold with one hand, and it is relatively easy to put it in your pocket. If you prefer mobile phones that are lightweight and easy to hold, the size and feel of the Xperia 10 VIII will be its immediate advantage.
The actual measured body weight is 168 grams.
The screen brightness is increased by 50% and the speaker volume is also louder
From a purely hardware perspective, the most important upgrade of the Xperia 10 VIII this time is a 50% increase in screen brightness, making it easier to see the screen clearly when viewing maps and replying to messages outdoors. In addition, the overall volume of the front stereo dual speakers is about 15% higher than the previous generation.
When actually playing music or videos, in addition to increasing the volume, you can also feel that the presence of bass is more obvious, and the sound does not sound too thin. The Xperia 10 VIII also continues to retain the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is still convenient for people who are accustomed to using wired headphones.
The screen brightness is increased by 50%, improving the clarity of outdoor viewing. (Photo/Photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
Click twice to call the payment app. Practical one-handed payment.
In order to give full play to the advantages of its lightweight body, Xperia 10 VIII also takes “one-handed operation” to a deeper level this time. In addition to the original camera shortcut key on the side of the fuselage, the power button now has more functions. It can not only integrate fingerprint recognition, long-press to activate Gemini, but also call up the new “points and payment” function by double-pressing it.
This feature is quite useful in daily use. I believe many people have had similar experiences. When it was their turn to check out, they suddenly discovered that the payment app or membership barcode was hidden on an unknown page, and there were people lining up behind them. It was inevitable that they would feel a little nervous in the rush. Now, as long as you press the power button of Xperia 10 VIII twice, you can directly call “Points and Payments”. You can add commonly used mobile payment, membership point collection apps, and even other commonly used apps such as Google Maps, Spotify, etc. There are three levels of pages that can be freely configured.
Just press the power button twice to quickly launch the payment app.
The floating window function can quickly switch between two apps. (Photo/Photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
In actual use, the advantage of “Points and Payment” is not only that it eliminates the steps of searching for apps, but it also combines floating windows to quickly switch between two apps. For example, when checking out, you first open the invoice app and swipe the vehicle, and then you can directly switch to LINE Pay to pay. The whole process will be much smoother, and it will be less likely to be rushed at the counter. This time, Sony has introduced virtual memory support of up to 6GB under the 8GB memory specification, which also makes app switching smoother.
Dual lenses cover the trifocal range and take a practical route
As for the camera, it mainly follows the specifications of the previous generation, including a 50-megapixel main lens and a 13-megapixel main lens. The main lens is cropped to provide 16mm ultra-wide-angle, 24mm wide-angle and 48mm (2x zoom), covering a total of 3 commonly used focal lengths.
Although there is no additional telephoto lens, it is still practical enough for daily shooting, ranging from landscapes and street photography to simple zoom-in shooting. In addition, the camera also has 9 built-in style filters such as movie and nostalgia. If you want to take photos with different atmospheres directly, you can quickly apply them without additional post-production.
Actual shots during the day
Actual main shot.
Main lens cropped 2x.
Super wide angle real shot.
Real shots at night
Actual main shot.
Main lens cropped 2x.
Super wide angle real shot.
Style filter demonstration
Cinematic style filters.
Vivid style filters.
in conclusion
Basically, Xperia 10 VIII is a mid-range mobile phone with a strong Japanese style. From appearance, size to operating logic, it retains Sony’s distinctive personality. It does not rely on high specifications or powerful performance to attract attention, but focuses on its light feel, one-handed operation, and practical experience that can be used every day.
If you care about running scores, gaming performance or camera specifications, the upgrades of Xperia 10 VIII are indeed not outstanding; but if you prefer a compact and easy-to-handle device with a simple interface, and like Sony’s design style that does not follow the same route as the mainstream market, it still has its own appeal.
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