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Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6 inchesMain camera megapixels:12 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP

Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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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.
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90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

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User score

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6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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.
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70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

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5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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.
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25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

7.9

Design

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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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.
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25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

5.5

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

7.9

Design

5.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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.
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Popularity:
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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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70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

8.8

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
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
64 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 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
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
15.1 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 15.1 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 98% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.12 µm which is larger than in 78.2% of smartphones and equal to the size in 5.6% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
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.
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Lite (6GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3.1 vs 2
  • 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
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 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.
    3.1 vs 2
  • 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
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 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
  • 19.2% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (937 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    937 min vs 786 min
  • 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
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 52.8% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (15.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    15.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.72 vs 7.3).
    6.72 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB + 64GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 26.9% more expensive
    Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB + 64GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£330 vs £260).
    £330 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
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 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
  • 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
  • 73.5% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (827 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    827 vs 3,115
  • 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 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 (1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 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
  • 28.1% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,821 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    average score from multiple user submissions
    1,821 vs 2,533
  • 17.8% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (774 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    774 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
  • 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.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 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 Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 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.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • 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.
  • 52.8% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (15.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    15.1 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
  • 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
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 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.
  • 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.
    August 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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What customers like about Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB + 64GB)

  • Excellent battery life and stamina, often lasting a full day or more with regular use.
  • Durable and premium-feeling build quality with IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance, a rare feature in its price range.
  • Features a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is appreciated by audiophiles and users with wired headphones.
  • Compact, lightweight, and ergonomic design that is easy to handle.
  • Sharp and vibrant 21:9 aspect ratio OLED display, great for watching widescreen movies without black bars.
  • Near-stock Android software experience with minimal bloatware and a simple, intuitive user interface.
  • Good general performance for everyday tasks and multitasking, with 5G support for fast connectivity.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card slot.

What customers don't like about Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB + 64GB)

  • Display has a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which is a major drawback compared to competitors offering 90Hz or 120Hz panels at the same price point.
  • Camera performance is disappointing, especially in low light, with slow shot-to-shot times and poor dynamic range processing.
  • Comes with a very slow 7.5W charger in the box; purchasing a separate, faster 30W charger is an extra and expensive cost.
  • Middling single (mono) external speaker that lacks volume and bass compared to the stereo setups found on many other phones.
  • Performance is considered average for the price, with a chipset that struggles with demanding games compared to some cheaper alternatives.
  • Relatively high initial price point for its specifications compared to other mid-range options in the market.
  • Selfie camera is often described as unimpressive and can produce soft images indoors.
  • The ultra-tall 21:9 form factor, while good for movies, is not preferred by all users and can make one-handed use difficult for some.

Verdict

The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (6GB+64GB) is a compact, mid-range 5G smartphone with an emphasis on durability and battery life. It features a 6-inch 21:9 aspect ratio Full HD+ HDR OLED display, a triple-lens rear camera system (12MP wide, 8MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, 8MP ultrawide), and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G processor. Key pros include its IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance, a durable Corning Gorilla Glass 6 build, class-leading 4500mAh battery life, the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and expandable microSD storage. However, some cons include a display limited to a 60Hz refresh rate (lower than many competitors), a single, average-performing speaker, uncompetitive general performance for its price point compared to some rivals, and a painfully slow 7.5W charger included in the box despite supporting 30W fast charging.

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