Sony Xperia 10 IV: Tiny smartphone in a practical 21:9 format

Sony's Xperia 10 IV is an eye-catcher. Not only because it sports a much smaller screen diagonal at 6 inches than the vast majority of current smartphones, but also because it offers an unusual 21:9 screen format. The water-resistant case of the Xperia 10 IV is just as slim as the significantly smaller Apple iPhone 13 Mini and also weighs very little at 161 grams.

No annoying selfie camera recess

The screen's edges are a little thicker than those of many mid-range rivals, but this comes with a big advantage: the selfie camera does not have to be accommodated in a notch or any kind of display recess. Instead, it seamlessly blends into the display frame, further reinforcing the smartphone's overall slim appearance and also ensuring that movies are played without annoying black areas.

The AMOLED display of Sony's Xperia 10 IV with a refresh rate of 60 Hz has a comparatively high resolution of 2560x1080, which ensures an extremely sharp display. If required, the display size of the screen elements can be adjusted in 5 magnification levels in the Android settings.

Battery life giant

Compact smartphones are practical, but often lag behind larger models in terms of battery life. This is usually due to the fact that there is simply not enough room to accommodate a high-capacity battery. But this is not the case with the Xperia 10 IV: With 5000 mAh, Sony's phone is in no way inferior to larger smartphones in terms of battery capacity. The review also reveals that the Xperia 10 IV occasionally even surpasses its larger counterparts in terms of battery runtimes.

Read the full review of Sony's Xperia 10 IV here.