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Xperia 10 VI vs Apple iPad (2025)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Sony · 2024

Xperia 10 VI

Xperia 10 VI
79/ 100
Launch MSRP$449 USD
Apple

Apple iPad (2025)

Apple iPad (2025)
81/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad (2025) BETTER THAN Xperia 10 VI?

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Xperia 10 VI
Apple iPad (2025)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORXperia 10Apple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging30WStandard30W Max
Main Camera Sensor48 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.1"11"11"
Chassis Weight164gN/A164g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Xperia 10 VI:
  • ✓835g lighter chassis (164g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$9550 lower launch MSRP ($449 vs $9999)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Apple iPad (2025):
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓11" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationXperia 10 VIApple iPad (2025)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechOLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.1"11"
Resolution & Density2520x1080 (449 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1,200 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xperia 10 VI Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A16 Bionic
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 14iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB512 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Xperia 10 VI Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX56350 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom8 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.5, OISNone (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera8 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens8 MP, f/212 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Xperia 10 VI Lightest Chassis
Dimensions155 x 68 x 8.2 mmN/A
Weight164 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Xperia 10 VI Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging30W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$449Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad (2025) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad (2025) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A16 Bionic architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Xperia 10 VI:
Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
When to buy Apple iPad (2025):
Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 78.9 · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xperia 10 VI vs Apple iPad (2025)

Which phone is better: Xperia 10 VI or Apple iPad (2025)?

Apple iPad (2025) leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.8/100 compared to Xperia 10 VI (78.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 78.9 and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xperia 10 VI and Apple iPad (2025)?

Xperia 10 VI is equipped with a 6.1-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Apple iPad (2025) features a 11-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xperia 10 VI and Apple iPad (2025)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Xperia 10 VI scores 85/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad (2025) scores 80/100.

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