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Sony Xperia 10 III
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6.0" 21:9 FHD+ OLED
Snapdragon 690 5G
6GB RAM + 128GB
4500mAh PD
12MP+8MP+8MP Rear
8MP Front
5G Sub6
IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Dual-SIM Hybrid
USB 3.1 Gen1
3.5mm + Hi-Res
169g, 154x68x8.3mm
Sony Xperia 10 III
Display
6.0-inch 21:9 FHD+ HDR OLED
2520 x 1080 resolution, 60Hz refresh
120Hz touch scanning, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Chipset & Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G Mobile Platform
Android 11 at launch
6GB RAM
Camera System
12MP 27mm F1.8 wide (1/2.8")
8MP 54mm F2.4 telephoto (1/4")
8MP 16mm F2.2 ultrawide (1/4")
Battery
4500 mAh typical capacity
USB Power Delivery fast charging
Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
Connectivity
2G/3G/4G LTE, 5G Sub6 (n1/n3/n7/n8/n28/n77/n78)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC
USB-C 3.1 Gen1 with DisplayPort output
Memory & Storage
6GB LPDDR4X RAM
128GB UFS internal storage
microSDXC expansion up to 1TB
Timeline & Release Details
The Sony Xperia 10 III was announced on April 14, 2021 via a Sony Europe press release as the first Xperia 10-series model with 5G. Europe pre-orders began May 12, 2021 at €429. Regional availability varied: Thailand launched in June 2021 at 14,990 THB, while UK/Germany saw retail availability on June 11, 2021. Japan carrier variants arrived later in June/July.
- Announced: April 14, 2021 (Sony Europe press release)
- Europe pre-order: May 12, 2021 at €429
- Thailand availability: June 2021 (Q2 2021) at 14,990 THB
- Japan carrier models (SO-52B, SOG04, A102SO): June 18 - July 2, 2021
- Colours at launch: Black, Blue, White (Europe); later Pink added
Body & Build
The Xperia 10 III stands out for its compact, lightweight design. Official Sony specifications list a rectangular body with rounded edges and a fingerprint sensor mounted on the side power button. The device is rated for water and dust ingress.
- Dimensions: 154 x 68 x 8.3 mm
- Weight: 169 g
- Water resistance: IPX5 (water jets) and IPX8 (submersion)
- Dust resistance: IP6X (fully dust-tight)
- Front glass: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- Materials: Plastic frame and back panel
Display System
Sony equipped the Xperia 10 III with a 6.0-inch 21:9 CinemaWide OLED panel, a signature aspect ratio for media consumption. The display supports HDR playback and includes Sony’s Triluminos technology.
- Panel type: OLED, FHD+ (2520 x 1080)
- Aspect ratio: 21:9
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz (panel) / 120 Hz touch scanning
- HDR support: Yes (HDR content)
- Colour gamut: DCI-P3 97%, 10-bit tonal gradation
- Additional features: Video Image Optimisation, Multi-window, One hand mode
Camera System - Triple Rear
The rear camera array covers wide, telephoto, and ultrawide focal lengths. Sony includes its Exmor R sensor technology, SteadyShot video stabilisation, and AI-based animal detection (dogs and cats). The telephoto enables optical-quality zoom up to 2x.
- Wide (27mm): 12MP, F1.8, 1/2.8" Exmor R, 75° FOV
- Telephoto (54mm): 8MP, F2.4, 1/4" sensor, 45° FOV, 2x optical-equivalent zoom
- Ultrawide (16mm): 8MP, F2.2, 1/4" sensor, 120° FOV
- Video: 4K recording, SteadyShot, 720p slow-motion at 120fps
- Features: 10fps burst with AE/AF, HDR Photo, Night shooting, Bokeh effect
Front Camera
- Resolution: 8MP, F2.0, 1/4" sensor
- FOV: 78°
- Features: Portrait selfie, Display flash, Smile Shutter, HDR Photo
Platform & Software
The Xperia 10 III launched with Android 11 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 690 5G platform. Sony provides its usual additions like Side Sense, Pop-up window, and Xperia Adaptive Charging. The device received Android 12 and 13 updates via official Sony updates (noted in help guide).
- System-on-chip: Snapdragon 690 5G (8nm, octa-core)
- GPU: Adreno 619L
- RAM: 6GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 128GB UFS (with microSDXC expansion up to 1TB)
- Operating system: Android 11 at launch
- Software highlights: Side Sense, One hand mode, DSEE Ultimate audio upscaling, Xperia Transfer 2 app
Key Features & Camera Intelligence
Sony integrated several camera AI-driven capabilities to enhance photography. The device also supports display and audio features for media enjoyment.
- Animal detection: Auto mode detects dogs and cats for better focus and exposure
- 10fps burst with AE: Continuous auto-exposure on every frame during burst
- DSEE Ultimate: AI-based upscaling for compressed audio files
- Hi-Res Audio: Wired (24-bit/96kHz) and wireless via LDAC
- 3.5mm audio jack: With support for high-impedance headphones
- Dual-SIM: Hybrid nanoSIM tray (SIM 2 shared with microSD slot)
Battery & Charging
The Xperia 10 III packs a 4500mAh battery, which Sony claims offers 25% more capacity than the Xperia 10 II. Charging is via USB Power Delivery, but no wireless charging is supported. Sony includes battery preservation features.
- Capacity: 4500 mAh (typical)
- Charging: USB Power Delivery (USB-C)
- Battery care: Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care (limits charge to 80% or 90%), STAMINA Mode
- Wireless charging: Not supported
- Charging time: Not specified in source; full charge via PD fast charging
Connectivity & Sensors
Connectivity covers a broad range of global bands, including 5G Sub6. The USB-C port supports USB 3.1 Gen1 and DisplayPort output up to 2560x1440 @60fps. The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the side power button.
- Cellular: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE (bands 1/3/4/5/7/8/20/28/38/39/40/41), 5G Sub6 (n1/n3/n7/n8/n28/n77/n78)
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz
- Bluetooth: 5.1 with LDAC, aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen1, DisplayPort output
- Earphone jack: 3.5mm stereo
- Location: A-GPS, A-GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Other sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, proximity, light
Sony Xperia 10 III - Summary
The Sony Xperia 10 III is a compact mid-range 5G smartphone launched in 2021. It combines a durable IP68-rated body with a 6.0-inch 21:9 OLED display, triple rear cameras (12MP + 8MP + 8MP), and a 4500mAh battery. While it lacks a high refresh rate screen and wireless charging, it offers strong water resistance, microSD expansion, Hi-Res Audio, and a practical feature set for everyday use. The Europe launch price was €429.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| €429 |