Sony Xperia 10 III Review, Pros and Cons

Sony Xperia 10 III Review, Pros and Cons – The Sony smartphone may not have the best processor, but it never neglects any aspect when it comes to the camera department. Recently, Sony launched its mid-range called the Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone with its brother the Xperia 1 III. The launch event comes to light on April 14 and, from official reports, it is confirmed that the phone will be available globally from mid-June.

The Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone may not be the best when you start comparing it to its siblings or the current market competition. But, it is the first smartphone from Sony that had the triluminos display and 5G top-up. So, let’s find out what you can expect from the Sony Xperia 10 III phone and whether it’s worth buying.

Sony Xperia 10 III Review

Highlights

1. Sony Xperia 10 III phone deploys the less powerful and energy-efficient Snapdragon 690 5G chipset with the Adreno 619 graphics unit.
2. In the camera unit, a 12 MP triple-camera configuration is integrated to provide immersive quality.
3. On the other hand, the Xperia 10 III sports a pretty compact 6.0 inches OLED screen with a touch of HDR support.
4. Like most devices, you will be offered the simple yet elegant standard interface of Android 11, with minimal custom UI capabilities.
5. You are getting a 30W fast charging pack with the Li-Po 4500 mAh battery.

Design and Display

The Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone comes with a very simple and straightforward design, one of the premium features built. The same tactics have been used by brands like Google, Samsung, and even Apple. But here, what makes the elegant layout more impressive would be the shade option that comes with it. There are officially black, white, blue, and pink variants that will go on sale. Either way, you didn’t worry about water or dust to some extent because the company implements IP65 and IP68 water and dust resistance.

Not to forget, the Sony Xperia 10 III phone offers the Gorilla Glass 6 protection that protects the front screen. Speaking of the front screen, you will have a 6.0 inches OLED display therefore, expecting a fingerprint under the screen is undeniable. However, this is not true, as the fingerprint reader is placed on the side panel. Next, you will also notice the dedicated AI button.

OLED technology presents a magnificent viewing experience, and you will be immersed when you see the content for the first time. The vividness, the contrast, the lights, everything is balanced. Therefore, you will not be disappointed with the quality of the screen. Although, the phone only maintains the default refresh rate setting. Therefore, if you have switched from a high update rate phone, it can be difficult to adjust on this phone.

Memory and Internal

Under the hood, software rendering is available through the Android 11 settings. However, you won’t get as many customization features as you want or interesting wallpapers and filters. But on the bright side, you reach the bloatware-free ecosystem with the stock experience. If you prefer simplicity overloads of glamours, the Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone is made for you.

Despite this, the hardware equips the 8nm – Snapdragon 690 5G chipset, and being the 600 series, you won’t notice any drastic overclocking features. But, the 2.0 GHz clock speed ensures that you play games without delays or lays. Although, you should not have much hope, as you won’t be able to play games in a high setting. In multitasking, the rest of the cores work decently, while improving the experience of daily use.

Surprisingly, the Xperia 10 III phone comes with a single variant of 6 GB of RAM with a 128 GB UFS memory type. Fortunately, the phone maintains secondary storage in the form of a blessing but you need to use a shared SIM slot. In addition, the phone offers dual speakers that enhance sound output with support for high-resolution technology. With this configuration, you will also receive a 3.5 mm connector that works with 24-bit/192kHz audio output.

Camera

The camera technology of Sony smartphones is up to the mark and offers extraordinary results compared to the competition of other smartphones. In addition, the company has a lens coating that improves the quality of capturing photos in multiple folds, adding more exposure to colors. In addition, advanced autofocus adds a feather to the cap.

Like most smartphones with the main camera, the Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone has a low megapixel lens. But despite that, you will experience the dynamic range without complications. Even if you’re not getting a lot of features or customization on the standard Android, the native camera app will store tons of amazing things.

In short, the company added almost every feature you can think of and introduced the phone to you. The main camera was given to a 12MP lens, while the dual 8MP ultrawide and 8MP telephoto kept the balance in the dynamic range. In addition, you will get 2X optical zoom, without them, sharpness in each photo would be impossible. With each capture, you will receive fine details, even after enlarging the photos.

At the front, the selfie camera holds a set of 8MP camera that goes up to 1080p video recording. However, neither the front camera nor the main camera configuration comes with the video stabilization feature. In the beginning, 4K recording without EIS spin becomes meaningless. Still, there is some hope for Sony’s software and computing for improvements in this section. In addition, everything is acceptable in the camera section.

Battery and Others

This aspect of the Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone is adequate since you won’t be running out of battery life easily. The Li-Po 4500 mAh can satisfy your desire to capture moments of your life, as well as watching content with a screen time of more than 5 hours. Inside the box, you will find the 30W fast charger that can charge the phone via the Type C 3.1 USB cable. With that, you only have to wait for around an hour to perform the daily task.

The device may not look exciting, but the external design is classic. For the sake of price point, you can buy the Sony Xperia 10 III phone for 450 (Rs 34,000) Approx. Although this cost factor may also vary differently for other markets.

Sony Xperia 10 III Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone.

Sony Xperia 10 III Pros and Cons

Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone.

Pros

1. The smartphone is ready for 5G.
2. 1B Triluminos display.
3. Fabulous OLED screen with HDR.
4. IP 65/85 certification and Gorilla Glass 6 protection.
5. Vibrant colors and good contrast.
6. Above-average camera performance.
7. Maximum 4K video recording.
8. Best multimedia experience.
9. Decent battery capacity with 30W fast charging.
10. Dual speakers and 24-bit / 192kHz audio jack.
11. USB Type C 3.1 charging port.

Cons

1. Comparatively lower clock speed.
2. No custom UI support.
3. Without the Gyro-EIS camera feature.
4. Only a single storage option available.
5. 60Hz refresh rate screen.
6. No wireless charging support.
7. Not able to play in high configuration.
8. A little expensive.

Conclusion

The Sony Xperia 10 III smartphone follows the legacy of the Xperia 10 II and is really a compact device that can be used with one hand. The camera, battery, screen, and performance will not bother you with the normal situation. In addition, it fulfills all the functions of the mid-range smartphone. However, expecting something unexpected beyond the main features would be a dream.

You can choose this phone as a good camera phone that has 5G technology, but if you want it wild and a little extreme. It may not be the best choice. However, the Xperia 10 III phone is still decent compared to second-rate mid-rangers. As a compact phone, it is a pretty good choice but not like a flagship phone. So, if this phone is currently not available in your home market, you can check the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite as an alternative.