Sony Xperia 10 / Xperia XA3 (2019)

Bright and crisp screen ; Comfortable to hold ; Fairly clean Android install

Underpowered ; Below average battery life

In many ways the Xperia 10 is an excellent mid-range smartphone. It features a robust, comfortable to hold design, nicely clean Android software and an excellent screen, considering its price. But its use of old hardware stops it from being the Moto...

Bright and clear display ; Strong build quality ; Extra screen space sometimes useful

21:9 screen can prove frustrating ; No wireless charging ; Disappointing battery life

The Sony Xperia 10 is a mid-range phone that brings Sony’s flagship style and unique 21:9 aspect ratio to a phone that’s a third of the price of its upcoming Xperia 1. It’s not the best phone you can buy for this price by any means, but if you like to...

Interesting form factor - 21:9 display great for specific movie content ; Premium build quality ; Camera works well in well-lit situations ; Useful software additions and a generally clean experience

The 21:9 form factor doesn't make sense for most content ; No waterproofing ; Battery life not brilliant ; Shutter lag with the camera ; Performance could be better ; Distracting bezel at top of screen

The Sony Xperia 10's elongated form-factor - it's a 21:9 display - is really interesting, but only useful when watching compatible movie content - which looks excellent - otherwise it can be a drawback. Furthermore, the mid-range competition is strong,...

This particular model came on loan from , and you can pick it up starting at just £26 per month. It’s also available on other networks and direct from Sony.

The Sony Xperia 10 is capable of decent images in good lighting conditions. The long, thin screen ratio means you can shoot cinematic videos, but for photos the ratio isn't great, leaving you not making the most of the screen or capturing images which...

Standout design thanks to the extreme aspect, one of the more pocketable phones around.

Too pricey in the already commoditized midrange segment

If, on the other hand, the tall aspect screen is exactly what you've been waiting for, and you're after a compact midranger, by all means go for it. Ideally, with a carrier subsidy. Or a couple of months down the line, when the 10's price drops by a...

Ships with Android 9.0 Pie. Decent cameras.

Lackluster build quality. Some shows and apps don't render properly on display. Some lag when multitasking. Unimpressive battery life.

It's nice to see another midrange phone on the market, but the Sony Xperia 10 doesn't do anything to advance the category. Other than the display, little has changed between it and its predecessor, so it feels like you're using last year's phone. If...

The new 21:9 aspect ratio of the Sony Xperia 10 looks strange at first glance, but you get used to it quickly. The slim design also makes it easier to use the screen without having to move around. It's also a good thing that Sony has doubled the...