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Customers are enthusiastic about the Xperia 10 Plus, particularly its camera, which takes great pictures. They also appreciate its affordable price, long battery life, and compact size. The phone's fast performance and attractive design are additional highlights. While some users have experienced occasional lag with demanding apps, the overall sentiment towards the Xperia 10 Plus is positive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Tall, Wireless charging
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Android Pie for the Cash Conscious

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The price of smartphones these days has seemed to outpace innovation.  My Samsung Galaxy Note 8 cost over $1,000 and nearly two years later (before I had paid it off) I began receiving texts & emails offering me the latest version of the phone.  The frustration is that Samsung wants me to drop another $1,000 for a phone that is nearly identical to the one I already had.  There just aren’t enough new features to justify continuing to spend so much money on the newest flagship smartphones.  And so, I have begun to explore more affordable smartphone options. The Sony Xperia 10 Plus is truly an impressive smartphone that is unlocked and actually affordable (costing less than half of Apple, or Samsung’s flagship phones).  While the form factor blends in with nearly all smartphones these days, it boasts a noticeably larger screen that is actually useful (and does not have any annoying camera notch).  The resolution is 1080p which is more than suitable for its size (and probably saves money when compared to 4K screens that are not truly useful in a handheld size).  The screen is actually larger than the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (by 0.10”) allowing convenient multi-tasking most of the time.  Though the tall screen and the multi-tasking are the most bragged about feature, not all apps can be split and the feature is not always intuitive on the fly.  But, watching HD video with a 21:9 ratio is surprisingly immersive. The phone is incredibly easy to set up (from either Android or iOS) and is both quick and responsive.  My favorite feature is the fingerprint sensor which is located perfectly within reach on the right edge of the phone.  It is in a natural location and it works lighting quick to unlock the phone.  The power & volume buttons are located on the right side and are almost overly streamlined with the edge of the phone – making them difficult to find by feeling alone.  Having all of the physical buttons on the right side might also be a slight annoyance to those who are left handed.  And while it can be difficult to reach across the large screen, but luckily there is a shortcut menu that pops out from the side of the screen giving easy access to settings and commonly used apps. Overall, I am truly impressed with this phone.  It is an incredible balance of impressive features and low price.  As it comes with the most recent version of Android (9 pie), it truly does not feel as though you are sacrificing much to get the lower price.  Sony has done an excellent job producing an affordable phone that is feature rich and that can last for years.  It is well worth the price. PROS: + Phone is sold unlocked + Fingerprint sensor is easy to reach and works instantly + Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack (but also has Bluetooth option) + The back of the phone is NOT glass (reduces weight and is less that may break) + Ultra Widescreen:  21:9 aspect ratio + Record HD video in 21:9 + Shortcut menu pops out from either side of the screen making commonly used apps easy to reach + Record audio in stereo + FM Radio + Pedometer built in + 64 gigs of memory built in + Has the ability to have memory added with a MicroSD card + 12 MP rear camera with 8 MP front selfie camera + Light weight for size: 6.35 ounces + NFC options built in + USB C data/charging connection + Great price for an unlocked smartphone CONS: - Tall size can take some time to get used to and can definitely feel oversized when in your pocket - While screen is 1080p it seems to display a warmer image (less color accurate) than higher end phones - Using split screen (or entering this mode) does not work with all apps and is not very intuitive. - You have to double tap to open the shortcut menu (instead of swiping out from the edge which would be more intuitive) - Does not have many case or accessory options available online - Does NOT have wireless charging - Two speakers appear to only play in mono - Bokeh photo effect (portrait with slightly blurred background) is not particularly easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera
    Cons mentioned:
    Performance
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive and Stylish with small shortcomings

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been a big fan of Sony products especially of their mobile division that used to go by Sony Ericsson back in the day. What differentiated Sony phones back then was on how stylish they were and their added media capabilities whether it was the 3.5mm jack or FM radio with MP3 support before the iPhone made it a norm. So how does the Xperia 10 Plus stand out from the strongly competitive mid-range market most of it has to do with the tall display. For my usage, I set it up exactly the same as my Note 9 except for some apps due to storage limits. I replaced the home launcher with Nova launcher and restored it with a backup from my Note 9. My apps placement and widgets are exactly as they were on my Note 9. I did this because I wanted to use the Xperia as I would using my Note 9. Let me tell you not once during my usage did I wanted to run back to my Note 9 even with some small performance hiccups. I’m not saying this will replace your flagship phone but it will feel like one for those looking for a device that won’t break the bank. Media consumption on mobile devices has been increasing and Sony knows how important a display can make or break a device. The resolution is an FHD+ 1080 x 2520 pixels 422 PPI density that is stunning for a mid-range device. It’s a bright color display that can hold his own against some of the top mid-range displays. The display almost takes up the entire phone except for the large chin on the top. Bezels below the chin are thin. Sony does provide 3 color gamut options from off (no image enhancement), Standard Mode (enhances images for photos and videos) to Super Vivid Mode that dials up the saturation and gives you those punchy colors you typically find on AMOLED displays. Since my previous phone was the Note 9 right away I went for Super Vivid Mode. It won’t beat the Note 9 display with those inky blacks. Even though it’s an LCD the blacks are still pretty good without that gray shade you typically find on LCD displays. The aspect ratio is 21:9 which most films are recorded. There are pros and cons to this Aspect ratio. Pros: You can comfortably use 2 apps at once without that cramped feeling. No black bars on most movies. Since the width is short you can somewhat use it 1 handed. Sony does offer a convenient way to shrink the display by double tapping the home bar. The extra screen space displays a lot more information especially on websites and Social Media apps. Cons: About 60% of the time you will be needing two hands to use the phone. Shrinking the display does help but I doubt it you will want to be doing that constantly trying to reach those top corners to close an app or access the menu. Media that is not recorded in the 21:9 ratio will have significant black bars or crop out a lot more to fill in the entire screen. Some apps outside of YouTube or Netflix don’t have a zoom in option which leaves you with black bars. Hopefully, Sony can release an update and give it a system-wide zoom in option like Samsung did when the S8 first came out. Just like media, some apps will show black borders and for now, I wasn’t able to find an option to full screen the app as I do on my other phone. For media consumption, you will want to plug in some headphones or use Bluetooth headphones. Even though there are 2 grill speakers located on the bottom is still a single speaker. Most devices that have a single bottom firing speaker aren’t that great but they sound much better compared to Xperia 10. The Xperia 10 Plus speakers sound tinny and could benefit from some more loudness. At max volumes, they start to crackle. Battery Life Battery life has been amazing even though the battery capacity is 3000mAh which is on the small side for a large device. I honestly expected the battery to be terrible since even on smaller devices with that capacity my experience has not been good.. Either way, unless you’re pushing this device hard like gaming or live streaming you should be happy with the results. My average screen on time was over 5 hrs with some days coming at 6.5 hrs. Typical day usage for me is in between light to heavy usage and consist of Social Media browsing from FaceBook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and Discord. I also have 3 email accounts sync to my Gmail app. With some music streaming from Spotify or Sirius XM app along with some Bluetooth headphones pair for most of the day. I would also video stream about 3-5 hrs from Netflix or YouTube. For gaming, my daughter likes to play Roblox on my phone which sometimes goes over an hour. Even on heavy days usage I still end up with over 5 hrs of on screen time. If you ever find yourself without access to a charger Sony has your back with 2 Stamina modes to help extend that battery life. Charging speeds are on par as my Note 9. Performance and Software Performance out the box it's good for the most part. For the first 2 days, I use the phone with the stock launcher but eventually switched over to Nova launcher which I prefer due to the customizations options it provides. It’s not the fastest device when it comes to opening apps I still noticed a 1-2 second delay on some of the core apps like Gmail or Android messaging app for texting. There’s room for improvement and something that can be fixed via an update. For an almost stock Android build those hiccups should only be present when opening big games likes PUBG or Fortnite. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 636 pair with 4gb of Ram. Even though it’s not as powerful as the 855 it still has plenty of power for a smooth experience that for now seems to be more of a software optimization issue. Overall it’s just minor issues that are not a deal breaker since for the most part it’s been a positive experience that can only get better. I believe most of the bad feedback was due to the software the phone shipped with before the latest update which is 53.0.A.4.79 as of this review. Sony did a good job of releasing a quick update to address those performance issues. I have not had any major issues like system lockups or apps crashing. Overall it’s almost a complete android stock with some slight adjustments for specific Sony features. Some of those features are the display shrinking and the side sense feature. The side sense is a bar on the side of the screen that predicts your most used apps similar to the edge feature on Galaxy Phones for quick access to those apps. For navigation buttons, you have access to Android Pie Gestures or the 3 button setup home, back, and overview. There is a slight learning curve to the Gesture set up. Tap to go the home screen, Long Press to summon Google Assistant, Swipe up to enter the overview screen, Long swipe up pulls up your app drawer, flick right to switch to the last app used, swipe right to browse opened apps, and back button to return to the previous screen. For bloatware, there’s not much that comes with the phone besides some Sony-specific apps that you have the option not to install during the set-up process. As for security features, you don’t get a fancy face ID scanner or ultrasound fingerprint scanner under the screen. What you do get is a good old fast reliable fingerprint scanner located on the right side in between the power button and volume button. It’s a good size even with a case I have not had any issues with recognizing my prints. I would like to see some extra features like being able to bring down the notification area with a swipe as other phones do with their fingerprint scanner. Build quality is excellent even though the back is made out of plastic. It’s a matte black that looks more like the iPhone 7 back finish. Unfortunately, there is no wireless charging. Overall I like the look of the phone. It’s like a holding a Hershey’s chocolate bar that is slightly taller than a Note 9. It has that Sony candy bar style that's been a trademark of their devices for the last couple of years. Cameras On the back, you have a 12 MP + 8 MP dual camera and 2x optical zoom with an 8mp front face camera. The couple of pictures I took came out looking pretty good. You can also take a wide picture with the 21.9 aspect ratio and record too. You can also record with 4K resolution with both Aspect Ratios 16:9 or 21:9 along with FHD at 60fps. The front facing camera pictures came out looking good too. For video recording, the max resolution is FHD along with the option to record in 21:9. For nighttime photos, they came out ok with some noise on them. Sony also a mode called AR that allows you to take pictures or record video, with moving on-screen objects from different scenes like a dinosaur island or space. My kids had a blast going through all the different scenes available on the AR mode. Most of them are free with some costing around $2.99. Overall is a good camera with the weakness being nighttime pictures. Call Quality and Data/Wifi Signal Call quality has been good no issues with dropped calls on the T Mobile network. The phone does a good job of holding on to an LTE signal. Areas of poor coverage were normally my signal drops to 1 bar with the Xperia 10 drops down to 2-3 bars instead just enough to be able to still browse the internet. WiFi signal is good with speeds reaching around 200mb. My final thoughts on the Xperia 10 Plus has been mainly a good experience. It’s slim to hold but too tall to operate with a single hand. The only cons were some minor performance issues with core apps and the below average speaker. My favorite feature of the phone is the display especially when consuming media that is recorded in 21:9. If you’re like me and consume most of your media on your phone this should be a top pick. Battery life has been impressive and that’s only with a 3000mAh just imagine how much better it would have been if Sony would have included a bigger battery. The Xperia 10 Plus it’s an excellent daily driver device that is also stylish.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Design, Price
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony is back and strong!

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    The problem is Sony underestimated by customers, so please don't judge it until you try it. looking at the beauty of the product and the stylish design with its durability and smooth use, Sony outperforms others on this side. This phone offers a beautiful and elegant design in a light weight and a very fast operating system Android Pie 9 under the hood with a stunning camera. I am a big fan of Sony and I can say that Sony has actually made a great device by putting good hardware at an acceptable price. Fingerprint scanner is very responsive, screen is 6.5 FHD Gorilla Glass 5, 21:9 aspect ratio wide screen, 4 GB RAM, CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 is good for mid-range phone, front camera is 12MP and rear is 8MP with 4k video recording, sound quality is amazing with DSEE "Sony Digital Sound Enhanced Engine" NFC for fast pairing. $429.99 price point is acceptable taking into consideration this device offers vivid screen colors, great sound and fluid use. at the beginning I was concerned about device being tall but actually seems great in hand and doesn't really bother as I get to use the split screen feature nicely and good for movie streaming.happy with my Sony Xperia 10 Plus specially with my Sony WH-1000XM3 makes it a great ecosystem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just WOW!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, I love my 10 plus a lot! It's fast, smooth, glitch free, and beautiful. The processor and pixels are actually upgraded compared to my Xa2 Ultra (last year's midranger). The polycarbonate back feels great and not slippery. I did put a simple clear case on it just to be safe while still showing the beauty of my silver 10 plus. I don't wanna get it damaged for sure, but I guarantee it won't break during drops. The front glass is Gorilla Glass 5, a step up from my Ultra. I've watched 21:9 movies and it's a very immersive experience. Netflix has 70% 21:9 content and major heavy games like Fortnite and Asphalt 9 are formatted in this ratio too. I haven't tested out gaming yet, but I've seen videos the plus can handle big games although most have black bars on the side yet the display is still large. More media will soon adapt, but in the meantime, you will see black bars also on most YouTube videos although there are some 21:9 videos to view. You can zoom in to fill the screen, but obviously the viewing window is slightly cropped. Not a deal breaker for me. Also, the narrower display feels very good in my hand, weighs less than my fat and heavy Xa2 Ultra, and I don't have to reach far across with my thumb like I did in my wide ultra. This is more manageable. And with a double tap of the home button, it will automatically shrink your display for better one handed use if needed. Also, the taller screen is great for multi-tasking since it allows two apps to be shown equally in good size. I compared the camera to my xa2 ultra and I must say it is better. Both take great pictures in good lighting, but in low light, it's not as grainy as my Ultra. Although it has a smaller battery than my Ultra, Sony has great battery optimization with Stamina Mode and Battery Care along with Android Pie which all will help with battery life. I'm getting great battery life and I've been on it heavily, especially when watching, browsing, fine tuning my homepage and settings. There's a new feature that let's you restrict battery usage for each app that runs in the background. I've restricted all of my apps to get the best battery life. So far, I've been on it for 5 hours straight and I still got 70% left! I don't normally stay on my phone that long in one sitting, but hey, I'm excited to use my new and first 21:9 smartphone. I've had Apple, LG, Samsung, Motorola, ZTE, Sony Ericsson, Xperia, and I must say that my experience so far has been great enough for me to write my first review on a smartphone. Great job Sony, I'm happy and pleased!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love, love, love my Xperia 10 Plus

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First off, the battery life on this thing is amazing...I can get a full 16-20 hours of charge on moderate use...phone calls, texts, internet searches, bluetooth music. Love the finger print feature as it works flawlessly. It also has a customization feature like the "one hand side" sense for the right hand or left handed people. The camera takes great pictures during the day but at night not so much. However, my old Moto X Pure with it's 21 megapixels didn't take great pictures at night either. If there was any light in the background you might as well consider it a white-out cause the camera was not going to capture it. I also didn't have good battery life, I got maybe 10 hrs at best. I went from one Motorola to the next and got tired of the same ole same! I don't know who these people are that are giving this phone a terrible rating. It's fantastic! Stop comparing apples to grapes, like you can't compare a $1K phone to a $400-$500 phone. For that kind of money that phone better do everything I want it to do and more, anything less is a waste of my money! Anyway, I love my new phone, it does exactly what I need it too and it's reliable!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid phone!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First off I am a Sony fan through and through. Just wanted to put that out there. I got this phone because my xperia xz premium (which I loved) display quit working and I was told it could not be fixed as it's likely a motherboard issue. Now I have only had this phone for about 8 days but so far I am happy with my purchase. I am going to mainly go over the negatives I have noticed because if you can get past that everything else is bonus. While setting the phone up it did get pretty warm while charging and downloading apps. Since then it only gets warm when using it outside in the heat. I'm not a picture guru but I am happy with the quality of pictures it takes. The speakers are pretty loud but are located on the bottom of the phone so if you like to rest your phone on your stomach or chest while using it, you will probably muffle the sound. The fact that the phone is longer and thinner causes issues in apps that are not optimized for the aspect ratio. This means that sometimes letters and other things are cut off on both sides of the screen. It doesn't make the apps unusable but it is a nuisance. My biggest complaint is battery life. It drains fairly quickly and will not last an entire day. Obviously it varies depending on use and settings but my last phone could easily go a day and a half with heavy use before charging, and this one doesn't last a whole day with what I consider moderate use. Being a Sony phone, I am also bummed at the fact that it cannot utilize the remote play app. I really like the fingerprint sensor although it does seem finicky at times. I am with t-mobile and I get better signal with this phone than I ever did with my last phone. If those issues are big for you then I would not recommend getting this phone, but if you can get past them it's a good phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Survived Salt Water And A Cracked Screen.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Phone has been my primary phone for almost 2 years now. I bought it after someone ripped the screen off my Sony Xperia Z5 Premium. Deciding to go for one of the mid-tier Sony Phones as it was in my budget, I am definitely Happy With it. Unfortunately, it has been worn down from two years of me mishandling it. The Screen has mild burn in from me having it on an average of 22 Hours a Day. I also Dropped it in the snow over a month ago and it has some of the glass missing out of the bottom left corner, so it is a little rough there, especially after the water got in it, oddly enough it works perfect in that area. I also dropped it in Salt Water During last August on a beach trip. The Salt water has made it run kind of rough, sometimes I hear the insides dying when I am on a phone call. the SD Card Slot now makes it run slow and last I removed one some corrosion came out, so I know this phone is hurt form me mishandling it. Even after all this damage, it still works, the only thing I will say is it is a bit disappointing there is no update to Android 11. The battery also drains faster than I expected, probably to do with my treatment of the phone. Even With All that Said, it has been far better than any budget Samsung or HTC I have used in the past. I would recommend it if you can find one at a reasonable price anymore in 2022. Screen is Sexy in 21:9. I would add photos, but I don't know how to take photos of the phone with this phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall great phone

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    I've had the Xperia 10 Plus for a couple of weeks now. The long/wide screen is very nice with videos and games. You can reduce the size to accommodate if you want. The sound is excellent. Very good quality. I find myself turning it down because of how loud it can get, unless I have it sitting down playing music while I do other stuff. Storage space is good. I added a microSD card for my music and photos. Highly recommend getting one. Gotta have extra space for stuff, lol. The camera. I'm still figuring out the camera settings since it has more options than I was previously accustomed too. The quality of the photos I've taken so far are good. Once I have the camera options figured out I'll enjoy that more. Overall, this phone is exceeding my expectations. If you don't wanna pay the high price for a Galaxy or Pixel, or iPhone, I highly recommend this phone. This phone has comparable stats to those other phones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for what it is

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    What my title refers to is that this Xperia 10 Plus is a mid-range phone and it doesn't try to fight above its weight class. The screen is bright and not overly saturated but it's not supposed to since it's not an AMOLED display. This is not a gaming phone and anything else with a Snapdragon 600 series CPU and 4GB of RAM isn't either. What this does do is web browsing, email, social media and entertainment. The 21:9 screen ratio takes some getting used to but it shines when viewing video. Because of the energy-efficient CPU the battery life is insanely good. Android 10 has dropped and made a good phone better with gesture navigation. The camera is quite good in situations where the lighting is adequate but don't expect Night Mode quality photos when the room darkens, it's not that kind of phone. Bluetooth is solid and you get VoLTE on T-Mobile!! Temper your expectations with the cash outlay and you're going to be fine. Don't expect to get a Galaxy S or iPhone for $300 or you will be disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome phone for less

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    This phone is packed with a lot of options great camera great looks great screen for less than $1000 compared to premium phones like Samsung and iPhone really good phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony needs to make more phones

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony can make a really good phone. Build quality and feel are amazing. Their camera and audio hardware are great. They just need to commit to having a few tiers of phones. If they wanted to they could easily make a flagship phone, and it would be great. But they are still stuck in the middle / high tier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This smartphone is not heavy at all, and I like that. Sony made a good job with this cellphone. It was not expensive and takes good pictures, in case you do not want to spend a lot of money!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Camera

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good phone for the price

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    We bought this phone because it was about half the cost of the newest phones. We are amazed with the picture quality and ease of use. The only thing that isn’t the greatest is the battery life as it does need to be charged throughout the day while our other phones held a charge for several hours longer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera, Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Wireless charging
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent battery, good performance, no bloatware

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    Pro -Relatively inexpensive -Excellent battery life -64 GB internal storage -MicroSD slot -More RAM and newer CPU generation than regular X10 -2x optical zoom on rear camera -21:9 display -USB C connector -Hi-def Bluetooth audio codecs (aptx HD, LDAC) Con -LCD display instead of OLED -No wireless charging -Can't remove SD card without pulling SIM card -USB 2.0 connection -Not really "120 fps" video capture -Extra phone height can be problematic for some pockets TL/DR The Xperia 10 Plus is a great alternative to the much pricier unlocked "flagship" phones that typically cost $300+ more. The internal hardware is better than average, if not top-of-the-line, with a strong, efficient CPU, 4GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and microSD slot ( whereas the regular Xperia 10 is only 3GB RAM and a weaker A53 only CPU ). The 21:9 display aspect is great for some media or for scrolling long pages. Unfortunately the screen is only LCD, not OLED, and there's no wireless charging. But if you're okay with that, have the pocket space, and want a phone with great battery life and without manufacturer bloatware, the 10 Plus is an affordable option. In Detail The big marketing point of the new Xperia models is the 21:9 display. To those who don't know, this is the same aspect ratio most widescreen movies are shot ( 2.35 ). Sony claims Netflix has lots of 21:9 media available, which they do, and it's nice to watch movies without letterbox bars, if you watch a lot of media on your phone. Part of this partnership appears to be the inability to uninstall the Netflix application on the phone. The display ratio also helps in some productivity tasks. In portrait orientation you can view long documents or web pages easier and the popup keyboard takes up less relative space. It's also handy for split-screen usage. Thankfully, there's no notch in the display at top, Sony just made a slightly larger bezel to totally cover the front camera and speaker. The other three edges have very small bezels, which looks quite nice. The thin bezel at the bottom does mean the three control soft buttons are quite close to the edge, and I found myself accidentally hitting them a lot. Sony leaves this running very close to pure Android 9 OS, which is nice, and they don't take up a lot of space with bloatware apps that you can't uninstall. If you're tired of Samsung, LG, HTC, and others with their heavy-handed interface changes and non-removeable applications, you'll appreciate the Xperia. Powering the 10 Plus is a Snapdragon 636. This isn't premium processor, but it's definitely at the top of the mid-range stack. It's a newer generation CPU that mixes four A73 cores with four A53 cores for better efficiency and uses a slightly upgraded Adreno 509 graphics processor ( the regular Xperia 10 uses the A53-only Snapdragon 630 with Adreno 508 ). This 636 is not only more powerful than the 630, it's also more power efficient and generates less relative heat. Given the larger battery in the 10 Plus ( 3000 mAh to 2870 mAh ) the 10 Plus has incredible battery life. Even after a full day of streaming hi-def audio ( the phone has aptX HD, LDAC, and other hi-def Bluetooth codecs ), heavy web browsing, and downloading new applications, the battery was still at 60%. I can easily get two days use on a single charge. The phone also has a battery care feature that limits how fast the battery charges ( typically the slower a battery charges, the better the charge quality and the longer the charge lasts ). This also limits how long the battery stays at 100% charge while still plugged in, which helps extend total battery lifespan. Sadly, the phone does not have wireless charging and the phone exterior does not have the contacts to get it in an aftermarket case. The connector for charging and data is USB type-C, which is nice, but the phone itself can only transfer at USB 2.0 speeds. The phone exterior itself is a basic plastic/polymer. Some people complain this isn't "premium" since it's not metal and glass, but it's saves manufacturing costs and my phone is always in a protective case anyway. The SIM and microSD slot are both under the same cover on the top right edge. However, pulling the cover to get to the SD card also removes the SIM card, so you can't swap out your SD card without powering down the phone. The camera lens protrudes on the back, a design I don't like since it makes the lenses easier to scratch. The camera itself is fine, but I don't really use a phone camera much. It can capture pictures in 4:3, 16:9, and 21:9 as well as 4K/30 and 1080/60 video. The camera does have a 2x optical zoom, which is much appreciated, but it's claims for 120fps slow motion video are greatly exaggerated. It just captures video at the normal rate, either 30 or 60 fps, and then slows the framerate down in playback. All considered, the lack of wireless charging and OLED display are my biggest gripes. Nokia's Lumia devices have had those features in the same price range for years, so it's unfortunate Sony decided to save those as features for their premium phones only. But for performance, battery life, and usability, there's not much to complain about in the $450 range. If you have the extra pocket space for the extra tall phone, the 10 Plus is definitely the better option than the regular 10 and a very good option overall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great phone for the money

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I switched, from a galaxy note 8, phone is comparable to that. Camera is great, takes great pictures. The price is great and no contract on AT&T,

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprisingly good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it at a good price match with amazon, and feel that I prefer this to my Samsung Galaxy S10. The camera takes surprisingly nice photos as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice display

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just got the phone I been using so far everything work fine it's fast great camera good memory but the only thing no like it so much is the battery life gone fast but at the same time charge fast that the only u can think about it!!!!...

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coming from a LG G7 thin Q and I must say it feel nice to be running AOSP Android Pie. The device is fast and responsive. The Display is nice as well especially for watching videos and I don't feel like the display ever get hot like the G7. The camera is awesome as well. The picture quality is up to par with the G7 and the G8. The only downside is no remote play for the PS4 and the fingerprint sensor placement especially with a case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Smartphone, quite versatile

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone has an excellent 21:9 widescreen display. All video looks great. It has the same great features for phone, email , internet and programmability that previous Sony Xperia phones have. Excellent camera for still shots and 4K video. It is easy to load data from other smartphones. No problem connecting to any GSM cellular network. For a mid priced phone it has a lot of features, too many to list here. Good value for the money. I enjoy using it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Bang for the Buck

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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    This is a good mid range. Crisp display, great for watching movies. Overall good performance. Takes good clean photos, not photographer quality but you will not be disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend