Nokia X10 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Nokia X10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $309 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 55/100 vs 35/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is faster in AnTuTu (895,533 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 210g).
Nokia X10
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Cheaper at launch: $309 vs $449
- Overall rating 35/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 210g
- Higher performance (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Nokia X10 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 20 points higher (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nokia X10 — 12/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Nokia X10 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (76/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nokia X10 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4470 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $309 | $449 |
Nokia X10
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia X10
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X10
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia X10 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 10 VII leads Nokia X10 by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $140. Nokia X10 was $140 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (56/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Nokia X10 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (53/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nokia X10 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 by 20 points (55/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X10 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Nokia X10 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X10 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on performance (56/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X10 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Nokia X10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.