We put the Sony Xperia 10 IV through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results summary, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key display specifications:
- 6.0 inches OLED, 109.8 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio)
- Dimensions: 153.0 x 67.0 x 8.3 mm (6.02 x 2.64 x 0.33 inches)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2520 pixels, (~457 ppi density)
- Aspect ratio: 21:9
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Sony Xperia 10 IV
100
display
119
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Best: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (160)
129
Vivo X90 Pro+
Best: Vivo X90 Pro+ (164)
48
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
Best: Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon) (162)
107
Huawei P40 Pro
Best: Huawei P40 Pro (155)
111
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Best: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (168)
84
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Best: Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 (161)
Position in Global Ranking
132
nd
1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
152
4. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
149
4. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
149
7. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
148
7. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
148
9. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
146
12. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
145
15. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
140
27. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
136
30. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
135
34. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
134
34. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
134
34. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
134
38. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
133
38. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
133
38. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
133
38. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
133
44. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
131
44. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
131
48. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
130
55. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
129
55. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
129
62. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
128
62. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
128
65. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
127
72. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
125
72. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
125
88. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
123
88. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
123
92. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
122
98. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
120
102. Motorola Edge 40 Pro
118
105. Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
117
109. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
116
114. Motorola Edge 20 Pro
111
114. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
111
118. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
110
124. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
107
126. Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
105
127. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
104
134. Microsoft Surface Duo
99
136. Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
97
137. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
95
145. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
74
146. Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
69
148. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
60
Position in High-End Ranking
28
th
12. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
122
13. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
120
19. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
111
22. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
110
24. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
107
26. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
104
Pros
- Brightness is well suited for low light environment
- Faithful colors when used indoors despite a slight blue cast
- Frame drops are well managed when playing video games
Cons
- Unable to read UHD and HDR10 videos
- Brightness is too low outdoors
- Lack of smoothness when browsing, gaming or in the gallery app
The Sony Xperia 10 IV’s display performance puts it near the bottom of our database, pulled down by its limited video performance. The main drawback was that the phone, which falls into DXOMARK’s High-end segment, was unable read HDR10 video and lacked UHD support. On the positive side, video playback was smooth, with no frame drops.
The Sony Xperia 10 IV screen was suitable for night-time reading, and it displayed pleasant colors when used indoors. But when used outdoors in the default settings, brightness was not sufficient for any use case. Touch fluidity on the screen was limited when browsing the web, gaming or just navigating the gallery app.
Test summary
About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.”
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Readability
119
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
How Display Readability score is composed
Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.
Brightness under various lighting conditions
Contrast under various lighting conditions
Readability in an indoor (1000 lux) environment
From left to right: Sony Xperia 10 IV, Oppo Find X5 Lite, Xiaomi 11T
(Photos for illustrations only)
Readability in a sunlight (>90 0000 lux) environment
From left to right: Sony Xperia 10 IV, Oppo Find X5 Lite, Xiaomi 11T
(Photos for illustrations only)
Luminance uniformity measurement
This graph shows the uniformity of the display with a 20% gray pattern. The more visible the green color, the more uniform the display.
Color
129
Vivo X90 Pro+
Vivo X90 Pro+
How Display Color score is composed
The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.
White point under D65 illuminant at 1000 lux
Color fidelity measurements
Sony Xperia 10 IV, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the sRGB color space
Sony Xperia 10 IV, color fidelity at 1000 lux in the DCI-P3 color space
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color pattern (base of the arrow) and its actual measurement (tip of the arrow). The longer the arrow, the more visible the color difference is. If the arrow stays within the circle, the color difference will be visible only to trained eyes.
Color behavior on angle
This graph shows the color shift when the screen is at an angle. Each dot represents a measurement at a particular angle. Dots inside the inner circle exhibit no color shift in angle; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those falling outside the outer circle are noticeable.
Video
48
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
How Display Video score is composed
Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.
Video SDR rendering in a low-light (0 lux) environment
Clockwise from top left: Sony Xperia 10 IV, Oppo Find X5 Lite, Xiaomi 11T
(Photos for illustrations only)
Sony Xperia 10 IV does not read HDR10 videos.
Gamut coverage for video content
The primary colors are measured both in HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the master color space of each video.
Motion
107
Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei P40 Pro
How Display Motion score is composed
The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.
Video frame drops
These long exposure photos present the number of frame irregularities in a 30-second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (either a flat gray image or a pull-down pattern).
Touch
111
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
How Display Touch score is composed
To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.
Average Touch Response Time Sony Xperia 10 IV
This response time test evaluates precisely the time elapsed between a single touch of the robot on the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require a high reactivity, such as gaming.
Artifacts
84
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
How Display Artifacts score is composed
Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.
Average Reflectance (SCI) Sony Xperia 10 IV
Reflectance measurement (SCI)
Measurements above show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400 nm to 700 nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection.
Flicker Frequency Sony Xperia 10 IV
240 Hz
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