Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Sony Xperia 10 V
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A24 offers exceptional value at $249, featuring a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and a versatile quad-camera setup including optical image stabilization on the 50MP main sensor. Its 5000mAh battery with 25W charging handles daily use effectively, though the MediaTek Helio G99 processor limits demanding gaming performance. Sony Xperia 10 V commands a premium at $449 with IP68 water resistance, more refined aluminum construction, and Snapdragon 695 performance that's notably stronger for multitasking. However, its 6.1-inch OLED display tops out at 60Hz and only 700 nits brightness, feeling dated compared to the Galaxy A24's superior refresh rate. Sony adds 5G connectivity and 30W charging, but loses the ultra-macro lens. For budget-conscious buyers seeking raw display quality and camera versatility, the Galaxy A24 delivers tremendous bang for the buck. Those prioritizing durability, 5G, and brand prestige might justify Sony's cost, yet the feature gap doesn't justify the $200 price difference.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
Buy the Sony Xperia 10 V if…
- →Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- →OLED display at this price is unusual
- →IP68 full water resistance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Sony Xperia 10 V
Pros
- Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- OLED display at this price is unusual
- IP68 full water resistance
- Headphone jack and microSD included
- Clean software with two years of updates
Cons
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 695 is noticeably mid-tier
- 6 GB RAM is tight for multitasking
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide and telephoto fall short of rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Sony Xperia 10 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 159 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Aluminum frame, frosted glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.5, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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