Sony Xperia 10 III Smartphone
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Product Overview
The Xperia 10 III is the affordable option in Sony's 2021 premium smartphone lineup. Powered by Snapdragon 690 5G chipset, it shares some features with the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III introduced at the same time.
On the display front, the Xperia 10 III sticks to the same OLED unit identical to that in the Xperia 10 II. This is different from the upgrades that the two higher-powered models enjoy this year.
On the camera front, Sony is introducing some tweaks, even though the overall setup remains unchanged.
On the audio front, audiophiles will be delighted to find the 3.5mm headphone jack still lives on.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Class-leading battery life
- Bright, vivid OLED display
- Long-lasting battery
- Decent cameras
Cons
- Mediocre cameras
What external reviewers found***
External score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good performance
- Good camera performance
- Excellent build quality
- Good battery life
Cons
- Weak charger
- Slow WLAN
- No wireless charging
- No IP65/68 water resistance
- No stereo speakers
- No 5G
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3.5mm audio jack, USB-C 3.1
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
Construction
Battery | Capacity
4500 mAh
Camera | Front
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm
Camera | Rear | Telephoto
8 MP, f/2.4, 54mm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Camera | Rear | Ultra-Wide
8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm
Camera | Rear | Wide
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, PDAF
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Pink
Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic frame
Dimensions
Bezels
80.3% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
8.3 mm / 0.33 inch
Size | Height
154 mm / 6.06 inch
Size | Width
68 mm / 2.68 inch
Weight
169 g / 5.96 oz
Display
Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Color Depth
10-bit (1B colors)
Display Diagonal
6.0 inch
Display Type
OLED
Pixel Density
457 ppi
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Resolution
2520 x 1080
Function
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
Fast Charging
18W
GPS
A-GPS, A-Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Graphics
Adreno 619
Operating System
Android 11
Processor
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
Sensor
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
SIM
2x nano 5G
Touch Screen
120Hz touch sampling rate
Video Recording | Front
FHD 30fps
Video Recording | Rear
4K 30fps / FHD 30fps
Weather Resistance
IP65 / IP68 dust/water resistant
Wireless Charging
Yes
Performance
Memory | Capacity
6 GB
Storage
128 GB + microSD
Production
Availability
2021 Summer
Debut
2021-04-14
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External Reviews
gsmarena[1]
Reviewer score 72%The Xperia 10 III is one of the most compact devices you can find in the midrange. It has full IP65/IP68 water protection and is also the best-in-class sealing in class. The tele camera does have the same off colors that it exhibits in stills. Video stabilization is available in all modes.
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Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Good battery life
- Good performance
Cons
- No IP65/68 water resistance
- No stereo speakers
notebookcheck[2]
Reviewer score 63%The Sony Xperia 10 III is a powerful mid-range smartphone that shows some weaknesses in the cameras. The upgrade to UFS storage was overdue but increases the overall impression significantly. In addition, there is a long battery life and an audio port, which is not a given anymore and carries the label of High-Res audio with some good justification.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fast UFS 2.1 storage
- Long battery life
- Good camera performance
- Fast Wi-Fi
Cons
- No 5G
- Slow WLAN
- Weak charger
trustedreviews[3]
Reviewer score 45%Sony has given the Xperia 10 III a considerable speed boost over last year’s Xperia 10 II. It has a newer Snapdragon 690 5G chip and a 50% increase in RAM to 6GB. Selfies from the 8MP front camera are a little on the soft side, and tend to struggle with HDR implementation. The phone is capable of 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Bigger, brighter 60Hz display
- Good battery life
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- No OIS
- No wireless charging
User Reviews
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References
- ^ Sony Xperia 10 III review. [gsmarena]. https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_iii-review-2277p6.php. 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ Sony Xperia 10 III review - A compact 5G smartphone with IP certification. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-10-III-review-A-compact-5G-smartphone-with-IP-certification.551462.0.html. 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ Sony Xperia 10 III Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/sony-xperia-10-iii. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
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