Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Sony’s mid-range lineup is back with the new Xperia 10 VIII, featuring a brighter display and upgraded stereo speakers in the same compact, IP68-rated design. But with identical performance from the Snapdragon chip and an increased price tag, is it actually worth the upgrade? Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.

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*******************Key moments:
00:00 - Sony Xperia 10 VIII review
00:20 - Design and controls
01:10 - Display test
01:42 - Stereo speaker test
02:07 - Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 speed test
02:30 - UI features & update policy
02:39 - Battery life & charging test
03:08 - Camera test
04:04 - Verdict: Is the Xperia 10 VIII worth it?
04:42 - Two alternatives & selfie video quality

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