Sony Xperia 10 User Manual

The Sony Xperia 10 is a midrange Android smartphone manufactured by Sony as part of its Xperia series.  The Xperia 10 features a unique design with a polycarbonate unibody construction and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protecting the screen. It has asymmetrical bezels with the top bezel housing various components like the earpiece, front-facing camera, and notification LED. The fingerprint sensor and physical buttons are located on the right side, while the headphone jack is on the top. The phone comes in four colors – Black, Navy, Silver, and a unique Pink or Gold option depending on the model.

Specifications:

Hardware:

• Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (630 for Xperia 10 and 636 for Xperia 10 Plus) with Adreno GPUs.
• Storage options include 64GB with microSD card expansion up to 512GB.
• RAM configurations vary between regions (3GB or 4GB for Xperia 10, and 4GB or 6GB for Xperia 10 Plus).
• Features a 6-inch display for Xperia 10 and a larger 6.5-inch display for Xperia 10 Plus with Full HD resolution.
• Supports fast charging at 18W over USB-C with battery sizes of 2870mAh for Xperia 10 and 3000mAh for Xperia 10 Plus.
• Dual-camera setup on the rear (13MP + 5MP for Xperia 10, and different lenses for Xperia 10 Plus) and an 8MP front camera.

Software:

• Initially launched with Android Pie but later upgraded to Android 10.
• Both models can also run Sailfish OS as they are officially supported by Jolla.

Design and Display: The Sony Xperia 10 features a distinctive design with a long and thin form factor. It has a unique aspect ratio of 21:9 which is referred to as Cinema Wide by Sony. The phone’s display is an LCD panel with Full HD resolution and good brightness levels suitable for outdoor use. However, some content compatibility issues may arise due to the non-standard aspect ratio.

Network and Audio: The Xperia 10 is unlocked and compatible with major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the US. It supports various LTE bands but lacks Band 71 which might affect T-Mobile coverage in rural areas. Call quality is decent but may have minor issues like clipping or static. The phone supports Wi-Fi on both bands, Bluetooth connectivity including aptX HD audio support, NFC for wireless payments, and contact sharing.

Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon processor paired with adequate RAM, the Xperia provides smooth performance for daily tasks. It offers sufficient storage space out of the box and supports expandable storage via microSD cards. The device includes features like NFC support, Bluetooth connectivity, and a headphone jack along with dual bottom-firing speakers that deliver average sound quality.