Sony Xperia 10 II vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

Our verdict: For photography, the Sony Xperia 10 VI leads with a 48MP main camera. Day-to-day comfort favours the Sony Xperia 10 II at 151g. Going SIM-free keeps things simple, and the Sony Xperia 10 II is the more affordable option at £125.00. If storage matters, the Sony Xperia 10 II has the edge with 2 options.

Screen
6" 6.1"
Display
OLED OLED, 1B colors, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2520 1080 x 2520
Pixels Per Inch
457 449
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Storage
64GB, 128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android 14
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Dimensions
157 x 69 x 8.2 mm 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm
Weight
151 grams 164 grams
Water Resistance
IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£125.00 £350.00
Sony Xperia 10 II Sony Xperia 10 II Sony Xperia 10 VI Sony Xperia 10 VI
Screen 6" 6.1"
Display OLED OLED, 1B colors, HDR
Resolution 1080 x 2520 1080 x 2520
Pixels Per Inch 457 449
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Storage 64GB, 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android 14
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Dimensions 157 x 69 x 8.2 mm 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm
Weight 151 grams 164 grams
Water Resistance IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £125.00 £350.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 VI?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Sony Xperia 10 II uses a OLED panel while the Sony Xperia 10 VI has a OLED, 1B colors, HDR.

Which has the better camera, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 VI?

The Sony Xperia 10 II features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Sony Xperia 10 VI has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 VI?

The Sony Xperia 10 II is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £125.00.

What storage options are available for the Sony Xperia 10 II and Sony Xperia 10 VI?

The Sony Xperia 10 II is available in 64GB, 128GB, while the Sony Xperia 10 VI comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Sony Xperia 10 II and Sony Xperia 10 VI use?

The Sony Xperia 10 II is powered by the Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 , while the Sony Xperia 10 VI uses the Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 VI?

It's a trade-off: the Sony Xperia 10 II is lighter but the Sony Xperia 10 VI is more compact. It's 13g lighter at 151 grams, though the Sony Xperia 10 VI is actually the more compact phone at 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 VI?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Sony Xperia 10 II and Sony Xperia 10 VI run?

The Sony Xperia 10 II runs Android and the Sony Xperia 10 VI runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.