Sony Xperia 10 IV

Excellent battery life ; IP68 water resistance ; Tough Gorilla Glass Victus display protection

Inconsistent cameras ; Slow charging ; Relatively weak processor ; Just 60Hz screen refresh rate

The Sony Xperia 10 IV’s class-leading battery life and unusually rugged chops are great, but they end up overshadowed by the flaky camera software, the relatively weak processor and — a big deal to some — the 60Hz screen.

Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, IP65/IP68 rating for dust and water protection.

No charger in the box, not even a USB cable.

We're hardly enthusiastic about the value proposition of the Xperia 10 IV. But it's not a bad phone, and it's undoubtedly got a few standout selling points that may tickle you just the right way. Add to those the Sony badge, hard as it may be to...

Great battery life ; Has a useful 2x zoom camera ; Low weight, narrow frame for easier handling

Camera feels slow and produces patchy images ; Slow charging ; One of the least powerful 2022 phones at the price ; Loses the glass back of previous models

The Sony Xperia 10 IV’s long battery life is a joy but the wobbly camera experience, underpowered processor and slow charging means you get better value from elsewhere.

Sleek, durable design ; Vivid display ; Official IP68 rating ; Strong battery life ; Versatile triple camera setup…

…with middling picture quality ; Below-average performance ; Only 60Hz refresh rate ; Expensive for what you get at £429

Sony’s Xperia 10 IV is a decent budget phone in a sea of great options. The nice 21:9 display, trademark Xperia aesthetic, and long battery life will impress some, but the middling camera quality and lagging performance makes this hard to recommend...

Waterproofing ; Stellar battery life ; It has a telephoto lens ; LDAC support

The camera is terrible ; Lacks power overall ; Poor signal reception

The Sony Xperia 10 IV is a compact device with the advantage of waterproofing and with some high-end features like a telephoto camera and support for high-res music thanks to LDAC - but it lacks power, the camera is poor and the experience suffers as a...

Superb battery life ; Solid main camera ; Waterpoof build ; Minimal bloat

Wideangle camera suffers from distortion and noise ; Night shots could be better

A solid build, decent main camera, and minimalist design might not sound particularly exciting, but the Xperia 10 IV’s incredible battery life definitely stands out from the crowd

Amazing battery life ; Practical lightweight design ; Crisp OLED screen

No 120Hz refresh rate ; Patchy camera ; Slow charging

The Sony Xperia 10 IV is a good choice for anyone who wants an affordable 5G Android that does a little bit of everything. It combines a practical and attractive slimline design with enduring battery life, a sharp OLED display and simple software but...

Epic battery life ; Rare IP65/IP68 rating ; Super-clean software

Feels expensive for what you get ; Screen only 60Hz ; Poor performance

Mid-range phones are always a matter of priorities, and in the Xperia 10 IV Sony has made some unusual choices. Like the Xperia 10 III before it, the phone feels somewhat overpriced, with a low-end processor, an underwhelming main camera, and a...