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Feature Face-Off: Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Sony Xperia 10 VII
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Specifications
Sony Xperia 10 VII
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 153 mm (6.02 inches) | 162.2 mm (6.39 inches) |
| Device Width | 72 mm (2.83 inches) | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.3 mm (0.33 inches) | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Device Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Plastic | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Green | Black, Gray, Green, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 82.9% | 87.6% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 2900 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 | - 4 cores at 1.95 GHz: Cortex-A520- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 2.9 GHz: Cortex-A720 |
| Production Details | Samsung | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 710 | Samsung Xclipse 540 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1010 MHz | 1300 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~517.1 GFLOPS | ~1331.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 10:59 hr | 11:28 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 14:55 hr | 19:50 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 121 hr | 131 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | 53 |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 120 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 123° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 13 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 3264 x 2448 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 27 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | CMOS | Samsung S5K3LC |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/4.0" (≈ 0.25 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA 2100(Band 1), 1700(Band 4), 850(Band 5), 900(Band 8) | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | September 2025 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $399 | $499 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 90 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 68* | 63 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 29 | 40 |
| Battery Rating | 83 | 92 |
| Connectivity Rating | 74 | 77 |
| Overall Review Score | 68* | 70 |
Phone Price Comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$399.00 USD
EUR
342.90
INR
36,292.60
NGN
566,616.79
JPY
63,062.51
MYR
1,617.95
CNY
2,783.70
ZAR
6,541.13
RUB
31,017.86
GBP
297.41
CHF
318.36
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
$499.00 USD
EUR
428.84
INR
45,388.49
NGN
708,626.01
JPY
78,867.65
MYR
2,023.45
CNY
3,481.37
ZAR
8,180.51
RUB
38,791.76
GBP
371.95
CHF
398.15
