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VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-02-24 22:20:07, Updated date: 2020-04-04 20:38:29

We've conducted a detailed review of the VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB

The camera function of VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB

The "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" has a 13.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB

The "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB"'s battery capacity is 2500.0mAh, a standard level for these types of phones. Compared to other smartphones, the "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" has a standard battery life. It should not be a problem for normal use. However, if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, you may find the battery life a bit dissatisfying.

VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB 's size

The "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" is 71.3mm wide, 141.5mm tall, and 7.95mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB", it weighs about 130.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

In giving an overall rating to the "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.

VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB 's screen

The "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" has a 5.0inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The resolution of the "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB"'s screen is pretty much standard. It shouldn't be a problem for normal use, but it might prove to be a bit dissatisfying for those who wish to better enjoy their photos, videos, or games.

The CPU performance of VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB

The "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" has a run-of-the-mill processing power of 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores), so while you'll be able to play 2D games with ease, it's a little lacking for 3D games. Outside of games, the phone runs most things quite smoothly, but certain apps can cause a bit of slowdown.

The "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" has 2.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.

The overall operational speed of the "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" rates as a mid-range smartphone. While you will probably not experience much sluggishness or lag with normal use, we recommend a phone at least one tier higher if you want to enjoy games or videos.

VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB 's storage capacity

The "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

Overall assessment of VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB

The "VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB

The merits of VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB

  • It feels comparably light.
  • It has a big display that makes it easy to see text and images.

The demerits of VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB

  • The CPU is quite weak, which means some apps can run a bit slowly.

Specifications of VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB

VAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB
ImageVAIO Phone VA-10J 16GB
Maker
BrandVAIO Phone
Release date2015-03-13
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)71.3mm x 141.5mm x 7.95mm
Weight130.0g
Display size5.0inch
Display typeIPS
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density293ppi
Battery capacity2500.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
CPU specs1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB
Storage size16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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