Sony Xperia 10 IV: Release date, Price, Specifications, and More details

It's been a year since Sony released the last Xperia 10 phone, and we finally have all the details on the next mid-range Sony Xperia 10 IV (that's'mark four'). The phone appears to be a great, reasonable option for Sony enthusiasts looking for the sleek, slim design of recent Xperia phones without having to pay £1,299 for the Xperia 1 IV. Everything you need to know about the Xperia 10 IV is right here.

When will the Sony Xperia 10 IV be released?

On June 16, 2022, the Sony Xperia 10 IV went on pre-order. It will be delivered on June 30th. It's refreshing to see Sony announce a phone and then actually release it; the company's devices generally take months to reach the market after launch events. Perhaps the corporation has finally paid attention to its critics regarding this strange tactic.

What is the price of the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

In the UK, the Xperia 10 IV will cost £429, while in Europe, it will cost €499. You can pre-purchase it now from Sony in black, white, green, or purple, and if you order by June 30, you'll get a free pair of Sony's true wireless WF-C500 earphones. Here's how much the previous Xperia 10 versions cost:

• Sony Xperia 10 III (about $519) – £399/€459
• Sony Xperia 10 II (about $419) – £319/€379
• Sony Xperia 10 (£299), €349 (€349), and $349 (US)

Even if the technology improves gradually with each launch, inflation is certainly at work. The £399 OnePlus Nord 2 is currently our favorite mid-range phone, so the Xperia 10 IV will face fierce competition and will most likely come with a higher asking price.

What will the specifications of the Sony Xperia 10 IV be?

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset powers the Xperia 10 IV, allowing it to connect to 5G networks. This is the same processor that we recently tested in the Honor Magic 4 Lite. This CPU is paired with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and microSD card compatibility in the 10 IV. There's also dust and water resistance of IP65/68, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack.

There's a 6-in OLED display with a 1080x2520p resolution and the now-familiar tall 21:9 aspect ratio, which is the same as cinematic releases. The screen is 15% brighter than the 10 III, according to Sony. However, at this price, it's a shame Sony only offers a 60Hz refresh rate when many competitors offer 90Hz or even 120Hz. Sony has not confirmed the Mp count at this time, however, the phone includes three cameras with 16, 27, and 54mm lenses. The cameras support auto HDR, and Sony claims that the night mode has been "enhanced."

There's also a large 5,000mAh battery, which, given the phone's midrange specs, should last for several hours without needing to be charged. Given that we're talking about Sony, a well-known name in the audio industry, the 10 IV comes with a few cool music features, like Sony's DSEE Ultimate, which claims to employ AI to improve the audio quality of digital recordings – albeit you'll need good headphones. The wireless LDAC standard, which is likewise built-in, is the same.