Sony Xperia 10 II vs Sony Xperia 10 III 5G

Our Verdict: Sony Xperia 10 III 5G keeps the same 6-inch FHD+ OLED format as Sony Xperia 10 II, while adding 5G and increasing battery capacity from 3,600mAh to 4,500mAh. The Xperia 10 II is lighter at 151g, compared with 169g for the III, and both have IP65/68 water and dust resistance. Choose the III for 5G and its larger battery, or the II for a lighter body.

If you'd rather pay up front, the II is the cheaper buy at £160 SIM-free.

Release Date
15 June 2020 11 June 2021
Expert Rating
3.7
9 reviews
3.4
4 reviews
Screen
6" 6.5"
Display
OLED OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2520 1644 x 3840
Pixels Per Inch
457 643
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888
Battery
3,600 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage
64GB, 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
157 x 69 x 8.2 mm 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm
Weight
151 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance
IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£160.00 £188.00
Sony Xperia 10 II Sony Xperia 10 II Sony Xperia 10 III 5G Sony Xperia 10 III 5G
Release Date 15 June 2020 11 June 2021
Expert Rating 3.7
9 reviews
3.4
4 reviews
Screen 6" 6.5"
Display OLED OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2520 1644 x 3840
Pixels Per Inch 457 643
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888
Battery 3,600 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage 64GB, 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 157 x 69 x 8.2 mm 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm
Weight 151 grams 186 grams
Water Resistance IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts - -
SIM-free £160.00 £188.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 III 5G?

The Sony Xperia 10 III 5G has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Sony Xperia 10 II's 6", the Sony Xperia 10 III 5G has the sharper display at 643 pixels per inch versus 457, and both use OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 III 5G?

The Sony Xperia 10 II features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Sony Xperia 10 III 5G has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 III 5G?

The Sony Xperia 10 II is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £160.00.

What storage options are available for the Sony Xperia 10 II and Sony Xperia 10 III 5G?

The Sony Xperia 10 II is available in 64GB, 128GB, while the Sony Xperia 10 III 5G comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Sony Xperia 10 II and Sony Xperia 10 III 5G use?

The Sony Xperia 10 II is powered by the Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 , while the Sony Xperia 10 III 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 III 5G?

The Sony Xperia 10 II is the more portable of the two: it's 35g lighter at 151 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 157 x 69 x 8.2 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Sony Xperia 10 II or Sony Xperia 10 III 5G?

The Sony Xperia 10 II is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, while the Sony Xperia 10 III 5G is rated IP53 - dust and splash protection.

What operating system do the Sony Xperia 10 II and Sony Xperia 10 III 5G run?

Both phones run Android.