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General

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Series

Phone (4a)1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Xperia 101Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A0695EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2555643_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 exact A069, registration 2555643 page 2. India battery hardware excluded.

XQ-GH543Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 March 20262Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch post published 5 March 2026. Distinct from March retail-day post.

25 August 20264Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-launches-xperia-10-viii-with-a-focus-on-improving-everyday-ease-of-useRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Available9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review explicitly identifies retail availability. Not a guarantee of present stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Nothing Phone (3a)10Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothings-phone-4a-pro-picks-up-flagship-features-and-an-even-brighter-display-for-499-111500926.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a are the sequels to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro.11Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a-review-2948.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Phone (4a) to its predecessor and names the Phone (3a) chipset as the one it replaces.

Sony Xperia 10 VII16Reviewengadget.com/2243639/sony-phones-in-an-update-to-the-midrange-xperia-10Read 23 October 2026Engadget describes the Xperia 10 VIII as an upgrade to last year's Xperia 10 VII.17Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii_is_a_350_midranger_with_a_600_starting_price_-news-74308.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena compares the Xperia 10 VIII with the outgoing Xperia 10 VII and calls its screen the same as its predecessor's.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026UK store and matching EU A069 regulatory reference. India-only 5400 mAh battery without NFC and Japan eSIM hardware are excluded.

DE9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original German Price and Availability gives actual matching 8 GB/128 GB offer. European band table and exact manual/EPREL model identity independently match. Only DE reference represented.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Black, Blue, Pink1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Frozen White4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-launches-xperia-10-viii-with-a-focus-on-improving-everyday-ease-of-useRead 5 October 2026Only Frozen White colour reference represented. Other colours and Asian model identifiers excluded.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Bar2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8Read 5 October 2026Original manufacturer imagery and full manual show a single non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

3years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly three years of Android updates from first nothing.tech availability, not generation conversion.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

6years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly six years of security patches from first nothing.tech availability.

6years1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Maker up-to-six-year security promise. VII original launch footnote expressly counts from release. VIII fullspec does not state starting basis, so published exact end date is kept separately. Four Android upgrades are not converted to years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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1 August 20327Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00304000Read 5 October 2026Explicit exact XQ-GH54 end date. Not calculated from rounded year promise.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

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153mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

77.45mm4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/43193523400209-What-are-the-dimensions-weight-of-Phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker FAQ more precise 77.45 mm versus product table 77.5 mm. Height omitted because equal-precision maker statements 163.8 and 163.9 mm conflict. Actual dimensions can vary with manufacturing and measurement methods.

72mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.55mm4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/43193523400209-What-are-the-dimensions-weight-of-Phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ 8.55 mm, more precise than main table 8.5 mm. Body thickness, not camera-inclusive review measurement.

8.3mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

205g(7.2 oz)1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker handset weight 205 g. Review reports 204.5 g on its test unit. Accessories excluded, maker value retained.

168g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Plastic9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/phones/nothing-phone-4a-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact base model Design and key features explicitly calls the frame plastic. No chip, benchmark or lens facts copied from this review.

Plastic12Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model review explicitly identifies plastic frame and back. Generic recycled-resin component claims alone were not used to determine whole-body materials.

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 212Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992.phpRead 5 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker Design expressly calls the rear transparent glass. No Corning rear-grade is inferred.

Plastic12Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992.phpRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP641Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

IPX5, IPX8, IP6X1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

0.25m1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker separate immersion test up to 25 cm, exactly 0.25 m. IP64 itself does not establish immersion.

1.5m5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche 1.50 m. Duration not inferred from IP68.

Water resistance time

20min1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Same maker additional immersion test up to 20 minutes.

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026ROW two physical nano-SIMs and maker explicitly says no eSIM. Japan-only eSIM hardware excluded.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact European model supports one physical nano-SIM and one configured eSIM simultaneously as a dual-SIM device, with independent microSD. Two active eSIMs are not established. Asian dual-physical-SIM arrangements are excluded.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.78in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

6.1in(15.5 cm)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1224 × 2720px1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

439.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

422.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

20:98Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Display 20:9, matching portrait 1224x2720.

19.5:91Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer says OLED. Variable refresh does not establish LTPO. Unqualified DCI-P3 100% claim lacks coverage-versus-volume basis and is omitted.

Display type (as published)

Flexible AMOLED1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

FHD+ OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

30Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker adaptive-display marketing paragraph explicitly says dynamic 30 Hz to 120 Hz, matching exact review. No LTPO inference.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display explicitly dynamic 30 to 120 Hz. Does not establish LTPO.

60Hz13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model display tests explicitly switch 60/120 Hz in supported apps. Not LTPO, game 120 depends on developer-setting override.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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120Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

2,500Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker gaming paragraph explicitly calls 2500 Hz instant touch sampling. Abbreviated Display table up-to rate is not continuous sampling.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker table explicitly labels 800 nits typical.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

1,600nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker table labels 1600 nits outdoor brightness. Not a guaranteed full-screen sustained value.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

4,500nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Display table 4500 nits peak. Maker release explicitly identifies HDR, window size and duration unstated.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker Display paragraph expressly identifies 4500 nits HDR peak.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

10bits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HLG, HDR10, HDR10+8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Additional features display HLG/HDR10/HDR10+, not camera recording.

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PWM dimming frequency

2,160Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker 2160 Hz PWM claim, distinct from primary low-frequency review flicker.

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker Live Updates paragraph explicitly names the Always-on Display, Status Bar, Lock Screen and Notifications. The subsequent Glyph Bar statement is separate, so this supports the main display feature.

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Front camera cutout

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None3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front camera sits above the display in the bezel in original hardware diagram.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 161Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Android 161Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Software

Nothing OS 4.11Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

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Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Android 166Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/articles/SX243901Read 5 October 2026Current maker stable-version overview expressly lists Android 16 for exact marketed model. Rollout differs by operator and region. Original table was initially opened. Subsequent bounded independent reopens timed out. Accessible separate original maker support and exact-model review corroborate Android 16.15Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/smartphones/business-phonesRead 5 October 2026Current original maker business-phone page lists Xperia 10 VIII with Android 16 and Android 17 as a future update. This is separately corroborated by the original September 2026 exact-model Android 16 review and previously opened current stable-version table. Launch specification alone is not rollout evidence. The independent reviewer reopened this original source successfully. A bounded producer reopen timed out.

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Process

4nm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

4nm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/doc/87-82624-1/87-82624-1_REV_A_Snapdragon_6_Gen_3_Mobile_Platform_Product_Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

81Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

88Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/doc/87-82624-1/87-82624-1_REV_A_Snapdragon_6_Gen_3_Mobile_Platform_Product_Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ANothing Phone (4a)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM Cortex-A720	2.7
3	ARM Cortex-A720	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A520	1.8

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Processor row maps one A720 at 2.7 GHz, three A720 at 2.4 GHz and four A520 at 1.8 GHz, matching maker prime/performance/efficiency counts and clocks. No Pro cluster transfer.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	ARM Cortex-A78	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A55	1.8

Source8Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/doc/87-82624-1/87-82624-1_REV_A_Snapdragon_6_Gen_3_Mobile_Platform_Product_Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original chip-maker brief explicitly gives 4 Performance 2.4 GHz and 4 Efficiency 1.8 GHz. Cortex-A78/A55 names independently identified in original actual handset review. Generic supported memory, USB and charging capabilities not inherited.

Max CPU clock

2.7GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 8101Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno 7109Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8, 12GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

8GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Only 8 GB physical RAM represented. Up-to 6 GB virtual RAM on VIII is disk-backed expansion, not additional physical capacity. No RAM technology is inferred from chipset support.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR511Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual 8 GB/128 GB VIII test table explicitly lists LPDDR5. VII typo LDDR 4 X is not silently repaired or copied.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

128GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Only nominal 128 GB reference. Available free capacity is not nominal capacity.

Storage type

UFS 3.11Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

UFS 3.19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual 8 GB/128 GB European unit identifies UFS 3.1. Manufacturer nominal storage separately confirmed. No type inherited solely from chipset support.

Memory card

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microSD (own slot)3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

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2TB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Maker up-to 2 TB microSDXC converted with decimal SI to 2000 GB.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ANothing Phone (4a)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.88	24	1/1.57"	PDAF	Yes	Not available	Not available	Samsung GN9
Periscope telephoto	50	2.88	80	1/2.75"	PDAF	Yes	3.5×	Not available	Samsung JN5
Ultrawide	8	2.2	15	1/4"	Not available	Not available	Not available	120°	Sony IMX355

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact physical camera table. Main and periscope PDAF/OIS explicitly stated. Physical 3.5x periscope only, 7x sensor crop is not another lens. Review supplies 8 MP ultrawide, equivalent focal lengths and sensor identifiers.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Primary Camera header gives sensor identifiers and 24/80/15 mm equivalent lens lengths. Maker f/1.88 and f/2.88 precision retained.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.9	24	1/1.56 inch	1	PDAF	Yes	84°	Sony IMX766
Ultrawide	13	2.4	16	1/3 inch	1.12	Fixed	Not available	123°	SmartSens SC1320CS

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Maker effective sensor resolutions 50 MP main and 13 MP ultrawide retained. Both record 12 MP stills by default. Main 48 mm crop is not a physical third lens. Exact sensor part numbers and native pitch are supported separately by original exact-model camera review.10Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model camera review explicitly identifies main Sony IMX766 PDAF/OIS and native 1.0 micrometre pitch. Ultrawide SmartSens SC1320CS and 1.12 micrometre pitch. Maker 1/3-inch optical format retained over VIII review 1/3.06 rounding. Exmor RS family name is not used as part number.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

3.5×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

70×1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

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Flash

Rear flashlight6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware Layout page 2 labels rear Flashlight. LED type and count unstated.

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Camera features

Ultra XDR, Ultra XDR motion photo, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Macro capability (built into the default mode), Night Mode1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026TrueLens Engine 4 list. Macro capability is software and does not add a physical lens.

AI Super Resolution Zoom, Night shooting function, Panorama, Bokeh, Look1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ANothing Phone (4a)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 120 fps slow motion. Exact review main/periscope 4K at 30 fps, ultrawide 1080p at 30 fps, no every-lens claim. Ultra XDR does not prove Dolby Vision recording.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	120

Source10Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original camera chapter limits ordinary main recording to 4K 30/Full HD 60, with ultrawide Full HD 30. Original review Introduction explicitly lists rear 1080p 30/60/120, corroborating 120 fps slow mode in full manual. Highest stated Full HD capture rate 120 fps includes slow motion. No 120 fps on every rear physical lens inferred.12Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model Introduction explicitly lists 1080p 30/60/120 rear capture. Full manual independently proves 120 fps slow motion. Ordinary camera mode maximum 60 is distinct.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

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Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer expressly identifies hybrid OIS/EIS video. Per-camera OIS handled separately. No gyro-based method inferred.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

120fps1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly calls 1080p at 120 fps a slow-motion capture mode. Camera scope is not specified.

120fps3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Slow chapter explicitly records 120 fps using the main camera. It does not publish resolution there, so no resolution is inferred solely from that chapter.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ANothing Phone (4a)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Field of view	Sensor
Main	32	2.2	22	1/3.44"	89°	Samsung KD1

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker 32 MP f/2.2 and 1/3.44-inch-format optics retained over review 1/3.42 format. No AF subtype or physical focal length is inferred.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Secondary Camera header identifies Samsung KD1 and 22 mm equivalent focal length. Maker 1/3.44 format retained over review 1/3.42.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view	Sensor
Main	8	2	26	1/4 inch	1.12	Fixed	78°	SmartSens SC820CS

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 202610Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model review identifies SmartSens SC820CS, native 1.12 micrometre pitch and fixed focus. No flagship 12 MP camera inherited.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ANothing Phone (4a)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Camera section expressly Full HD up to 60 fps.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source10Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model camera table and prose explicitly cap front recording at Full HD 30.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

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Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

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DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Hi-Resolution Audio1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

21Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original part-names diagram explicitly labels main and second microphones. Two physical microphones. Flagship voice-priority third microphone not inherited.

Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Full maker table states GSM, LTE and NR. WCDMA alone does not prove HSPA, so 3G UMTS IDs are retained only in bands_3g.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026European reference bands independently compared with full manual model identity and EU fiche. The 3G band listing establishes UMTS. It does not name HSPA, so that protocol is omitted.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

B1, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker LTE IDs. n25/B25 from Pro is not copied into this base model.

B1, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker NR IDs include n40 and n71. Not a worldwide union or copied Pro table.

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

5G modes

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SA, NSA13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact review-unit connectivity explicitly states both SA and NSA sub 6. Chipset mmWave support not inherited.

5G mmWave

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Communication expressly Wi-Fi calling, carrier availability applies.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly names Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax at 2.4/5 GHz, corroborated exact base review. Pro 6 GHz measurements excluded.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC, LDAC8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Additional features explicit SBC/AAC/LDAC. Playback formats excluded.

AAC, LDAC, aptX Adaptive1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026AAC expressly named in Bluetooth section. LDAC and aptX Adaptive expressly named for wireless audio. Local playback formats excluded.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Explicit maker Yes excluding India, matching EU/GB reference.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same section explicitly identifies USB Type-C plug.

USB-C1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.08Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connections USB 2.0, not connector shape or charging rating.

USB 2.01Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Not available

No13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Original connectivity prose explicitly says no USB Alt-mode video output. Casting does not establish wired display support.

IR blaster

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FM radio

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No13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Side button3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

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None11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual-device prose explicitly says facial recognition not included. VII review claim of 2D face unlock is not inherited.

Sensors

Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Front ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Essential Key6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware Layout page 2 labels dedicated Essential Key, reinforced named advanced section. Ordinary power/volume controls excluded.

Shutter button3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Haptic motor

X-axis linear haptic motor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker gaming paragraph explicitly identifies an X-axis linear motor, corroborating Other features Linear Haptic Motor.

ERM vibration motor9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual-device prose explicitly identifies ERM motor. Linear motor from flagship phones excluded.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

5,080mAh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2555643_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 10 rated 5080 mAh. Unqualified maker battery capacity is not independently labelled typical.

4,850mAh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit rated 4850 mAh. Maker headline 5000 is not explicitly classified as typical in checked accessible text and is omitted from typical field.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Li-ion8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Battery installed lithium-ion on exact German 12 GB/256 GB unit.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ANothing Phone (4a)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	17
Talk time	47
Audio playback	26
Video streaming	21

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Play all day paragraph, alongside the global 5080 mAh claim. Voice calls, listening to music and YouTube are separate maker laboratory runtimes. Network, brightness, audio route and firmware are unstated. Instagram scrolling is omitted because its app-specific use does not fit a distinct schema use case.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 17 h mixed music/video/gaming/messages claim with global 5080 mAh battery. No network, brightness or test sequence specified.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	48

Source4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-launches-xperia-10-viii-with-a-focus-on-improving-everyday-ease-of-useRead 5 October 2026Maker up-to-two-day/48-hour claim. Original footnote tests 360 minutes daily browsing, video, gaming and other functions plus 1080 minutes standby. This is mixed active/standby use, not 48 hours continuous active use. Actual conditions vary.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

USB PPS, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, UFCS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

USB Power Delivery1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026USB PD expressly supported. No formal maker handset input maximum found. Optional 30 W adapter and EU 3 W required minimum do not prove handset maximum.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

No7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/43114766221457-Does-the-Phone-support-wireless-chargingRead 5 October 2026Exact base model support FAQ explicitly says no wireless charging.

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Wireless charging power

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker publishes 7.5 W reverse wired output. Boolean records support, not handset input watts.

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Battery section page 6 explicitly says package does not include charger.

No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original charging chapter explicitly states a charger is not included. Optional adapter and regional promotions excluded.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,259points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major-series 1259, current heading 6.7. German 12 GB/256 GB Android 16 Nothing OS 4.1 review published 14 May 2026. Original minor version not independently verified.

957points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original 8 GB/128 GB Android 16 September 2026 European unit. Geekbench 6-series single-core 957. Shared current heading 6.7 is not proof of original minor version. Firmware and performance mode unstated. GPU comparison labels sometimes misname chipset Gen 1, so no values are taken from those mislabelled rows.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

3,393points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same exact unit GB6 major series 3393, not chipset average.

2,853points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same original 8 GB/128 GB Android 16 European unit, Geekbench 6-series multi-core 2853. Other versions and original run minor version not inferred.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

1,118points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 1118, not adjacent Unlimited 1115 or stress percentage. Exact German 12 GB/256 GB unit.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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879,035points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original AnTuTu v11 total 879035 on exact European 8 GB/128 GB Android 16 test unit. Patch version, firmware and performance mode unstated. Other major versions and other products excluded.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,455nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026APL18 Peak Brightness 1455 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3, exact German 12 GB/256 GB unit. HDR 1403 and full-white 1568 maximum are distinct.

1,487nits9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original APL18 peak 1487 cd/m² using X-Rite i1Pro 3 on same reference configuration. Fullscreen, HDR and 75%-window results are distinct. Auto/manual mode and firmware not explicitly attached to APL18 scalar.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

90Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Primary 90 Hz flicker at tested settings, amplitude 17.49%, secondary 2173 Hz dimming. Maker 2160 Hz PWM claim distinct. Exact German 12 GB/256 GB unit.

480Hz9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review measures 480 Hz across brightness samples. VII uses Rigol software. No manufacturer dimming frequency inferred.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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99min13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact European single-nano-SIM plus eSIM review unit, 8 GB/128 GB Android 16. Time 0% to full 99 minutes with 30 W USB-PD charger. Adapter model and firmware unstated. Maker handset wattage formally unpublished. Separate Notebookcheck 69-minute result lacks charger conditions and is not combined.

Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2555643_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

A5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

51h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2555643_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8 whole 51 hours. Maker label 51 h 27 min has different publication precision, whole PDF retained.

53h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche publishes 53 whole hours for standardized EU test. It is not ordinary mixed-use runtime.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,400cycles5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2555643_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 9 1400 cycles at default settings. Maker 90% retention at 1200 cycles is another threshold.

1,400cycles5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit 1400 cycles. API encoded units are not guessed.

Drop resistance class

C5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2555643_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

C5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Repairability class

C5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2555643_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

D5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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ASHA protocol support1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Explicit ASHA support. Generic HAC label is not an M/T rating. HAP from flagship models not inherited.

In the box

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In the box

Nothing Phone (4a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), 1 meter, Phone (4a) screen protector (pre-applied), Phone (4a) case, SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker UK box list. Protective case is corroborated by exact EU fiche Yes, unlike Pro. Mains adapter absent in manual.

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Product page

nothing.tech/products/phone-4a1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m82Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

nothing.tech/products/phone-4a1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/spec1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Original exact manufacturer full specifications independently opened alongside full manual and original EU fiche. No standalone technical sheet found. The support URL for VIII timed out, but original full-specification product URL opened successfully.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdf6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker global English 15-page guide opened. Maximum wired charging omitted because manual page 3 says 33 W versus current maker 50 W. Regulatory charger 50 W is not handset input maximum. Unidentified review charger also prevents storing measured 65-minute full charge.

helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdf3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full manual read, 167 pages. Reference hardware restricted to XQ-GH54.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

25556435EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2555643_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

26499395EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche identifies exact European XQ-GH54. Placement date is not retail availability.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2555643_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 item 25 supplier guarantee 24 months, exactly 2 years.

2years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EEA supplier commercial guarantee 24 months. Applies only to EEA source market. UK warranty and statutory rights not inferred.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.