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Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6 inchesMain camera megapixels:12 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP

Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB)
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of smartphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

25%

5.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

4.6

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

4.5

Audio

3%

7.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 84%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 71%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

5.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

4.6

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

5.2

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

4.5

Audio

3%

7.9

Design

5.6
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 68% of models
Popularity:
Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 7.4 points, which is higher than 68.4% of smartphones.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

6.7
Brand name
Sony
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 processor model which is slower than processors in 72.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP which is lower than that of 97.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
17.3 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 17.3 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 93.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.2 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.2 µm which is larger than in 83.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 4.9% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 94.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2520 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2520 px which is higher than that of 70.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Pixel density
457 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 457 ppi which is higher than that of 87% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
30 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 30 W which is slower than in 61.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
154 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 154 mm which is shorter than 91.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
68 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 68 mm which is narrower than 98.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.3 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm which is thinner than 44.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
169 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 169 g which is lighter than 93.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
83,776 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 83,776 cm³ which is smaller than 87.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (137 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    137 vs 99.5
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 0.4 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 15.7% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (457 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    457 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • 1.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Sony Xperia 10 III
    the average smartphone
    Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.14 vs 8.000).
    8.14 vs 8
  • 36.5% more popular
    Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.42 vs 5.4).
    7.42 vs 5.44
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 0.4 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.0.
    3.1 vs 2.0
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 15.7% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (457 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    457 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2520 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2520 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Better display glass type
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (137 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    137 vs 99.5
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 13.9% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (169 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    169 g vs 196.2 g
  • 8 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (68 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    68 mm vs 76 mm
  • 9.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (154 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    154 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 87.4% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (120 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    120 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 45.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (17.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    17.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 9.8% worse value for money
    Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.68 vs 7.3).
    6.68 vs 7.34
  • 46.2% more expensive
    Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£380 vs £260).
    £380 vs £260
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 87.4% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (120 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    120 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 33.3% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (8 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    8 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 79.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (252 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    252 vs 1,226
  • 24.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1905 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    average score from multiple user submissions
    1,905 vs 2,533
  • 15.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (792 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    792 vs 942
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2 GHz & 6x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 19.3% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (3,544 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    3,544 vs 4,389
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • 45.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (17.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    17.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No gyroscope
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.67 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 441 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (559 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    559 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (120 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    120 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 15.3% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (559 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    559 nits vs 660 nits
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 9.1% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    30 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 3 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    June 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Japan vs China

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recombu.com
13/01/2022
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What we like about Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB)

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting one and a half to two days on a single charge with normal use
  • Compact, slim, and comfortable 21:9 form factor that is easy to hold and fits well in pockets
  • Good quality OLED display that is clear and suitable for watching videos
  • Solid build quality with premium materials like Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and back, and IP68/65 water and dust resistance
  • Features a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot for expandable storage, which are increasingly rare on modern phones
  • Near-stock Android software experience that runs smoothly for general use and multitasking
  • Supports 5G connectivity
  • Photos taken in good daylight conditions can have good detail, sharpness, and natural colors

What we don't like about Sony Xperia 10 III (6GB + 128GB)

  • Display has only a 60Hz refresh rate, which is considered a major drawback compared to most competitors in its price range offering 90Hz or 120Hz
  • Painfully slow charging speeds, especially with the underwhelming 7.5W charger often included in the box (a faster charger is a separate purchase)
  • Middling to poor camera performance, particularly in low-light conditions, with slow shutter speed and disappointing dynamic range processing
  • Single, mono external speaker that is often described as tinny and not very loud
  • Performance can be sluggish or laggy when running demanding applications or intense games
  • Can feel overpriced at launch compared to other mid-range phones that offer better specs for the money
  • The display is not very bright compared to competitors

Verdict

The Sony Xperia 10 III is a compact, mid-range 5G smartphone running Android 11 (upgradable) and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. Key features include a 6-inch 21:9 aspect ratio FHD+ HDR OLED display, a versatile triple-lens rear camera system (12MP wide, 8MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto), a 4,500mAh battery, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and IP65/IP68 dust and water resistance, all within a lightweight (169g) body with Gorilla Glass 6 protection. Its main pros are superb battery life, a durable and water-resistant build, and a compact form factor; however, cons include a display limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, an underwhelming single mono speaker, and a slow 7.5W charger included in the box which is not ideal for the phone's 30W fast charging capability.

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