Sony Xperia 10 III The Sony Xperia 10 III is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).
2021 · Mid-range · Android 11 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6" · 154 x 68 x 8.3 mm (6.06 x 2.68 x 0.33 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 12 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use
✓ Sharp 457 PPI screen
✓ 6" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ Lightweight at 169g — easy to carry
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗ 12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Photography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
RAM
6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
457 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
OLED, 1B colors, HDR
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Multi-Camera Setup
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 54mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0"
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,500 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
21W wired (unofficial rating), PD, QC
📱 Design & Build
Weight
169g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
154 x 68 x 8.3 mm (6.06 x 2.68 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port
🔊 Sound
Radio
FM radio (region dependent)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III support 5G?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 10 III supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III have NFC?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 10 III has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III support wireless charging?› No, the Sony Xperia 10 III charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III support fast charging?› Yes, up to 21W (21W wired (unofficial rating), PD, QC).
Is the Sony Xperia 10 III waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Sony Xperia 10 III is rated IP65/IP68 — IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III have expandable storage?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 10 III supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III support dual SIM?› The Sony Xperia 10 III SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 10 III has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Sony Xperia 10 III ship with?› The Sony Xperia 10 III ships with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13.
What type of USB port does the Sony Xperia 10 III use?› The Sony Xperia 10 III uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port.
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III support Wi-Fi 7?› The Sony Xperia 10 III supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Sony Xperia 10 III support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Sony Xperia 10 III has 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.
