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Sony Xperia 10 IV

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$250
mid-range; primarily EU/Asia (~€499). Limited US availability
$499 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until June 2025 · Buy-by June 2023

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2022◆ Buy-by Jun 20232025

Sony promises 3 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until June 2025 — buying it today still gets you about -1.0 years of safe use.

Source: Sony's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

Once the world's lightest 5G phone with a 5000mAh battery, a frugal triple-camera mid-ranger now past support.

Pros

  • Ultra-light 161g body with a big 5000mAh battery
  • Triple rear cameras plus 3.5mm jack, microSD and IP68
  • Excellent battery life from the efficient Snapdragon 695

Cons

  • Software support ended around 2025
  • Only a 60Hz display and modest performance
Best for: Buyers wanting an ultra-light, long-lasting phoneBest for: Headphone-jack and microSD users on a budgetAvoid if: You need ongoing updates or high performanceAvoid if: You want a smooth high-refresh screen

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.0-inch OLED, 1080x2520, 60Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 695
RAM6GB
Storage128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main12MP
ultra-wide8MP
telephoto8MP
front8MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions153 × 67 × 8.3 mm
Weight161 g
MaterialsPlastic frame with Gorilla Glass Victus front
Water resistanceIP68
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 12 with Xperia UI at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm jack
Update policy2 OS upgrades · 3 years of security updates (official promise)

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the Sony Xperia 10 IV get updates?

Sony provided 2 major Android OS upgrades (to Android 14) and about 3 years of security patches, so official support ended around 2025.

Is the Xperia 10 IV really that light?

Yes. At launch Sony billed it as the world's lightest 5G smartphone with a 5000mAh battery, weighing just 161g.

How is the battery life on the Xperia 10 IV?

Very strong. The combination of an efficient Snapdragon 695, a 60Hz screen and a 5000mAh battery delivers exceptional endurance for its size.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.