For those not well-versed in the naming conventions of Sony's smartphone lineup, the Xperia 10 series typically occupies the middle tier, with only one new phone released each year. The last contender from the series was Xperia 10 Mark IV, and now, another phone in the lineup hails anew: the Sony Xperia 10 Mark V.
The Xperia 10 mark V impresses with a compact build, imbued with a powerful hardware setup, making it an ideal daily driver for those seeking an affordable option. The newcomer continues Sony's tradition of delivering a sleek package without compromising performance.
Retaining the design elements of its predecessor, the Xperia 10 V still holds the title of the world's lightest 5G smartphone with a 5,000mAh battery, weighing in at a mere 159 g. In truth, the new model is slightly lighter than its successors, offset by a few grams.
Undoubtedly, the Sony new flagship model owes much of its slim physique to its plastic body and the compact 6.1-inch full HD+ OLED display. Sony confirms that the screen is 1.5 times brighter than the previous model, the Xperia 10 IV, although the refresh rate remains at 60Hz.
The display's unique 21:9 aspect ratio, a hallmark of Sony's Xperia series, remains intact, and there are no unsightly notches or cutouts to detract from the visual experience. The camera department is where you will find some enticing upgrades.
The new primary sensor holds a 26mm focal length, almost 1.6x higher than the Mark IV. Additionally, the newcomer has a 16mm ultrawide camera and a 54mm telephoto/portrait lens.
Graphics, processing and image computing are all done with the Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, and to back it up, a solid 6GB of RAM comes paired with the chipset. It also has a dual-speaker setup, a side-wired fingerprint ID, and a 3.5mm audio port, all priced at €449 (~145,000 PKR).
