Sony Xperia 10 II vs Sony Xperia 10 III 5G

Our Verdict: Same generation, two tiers: the Xperia 10 II at the top and the Xperia 10 III 5G below it. The III 5G supports 5G while the II tops out at 4G, and there's more battery in the III 5G, 4500mAh to 3600mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The III 5G has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.5" against 6" and sharper at 643 PPI, and storage goes higher on the III 5G, up to 256GB against 128GB. The III 5G is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the II is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

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
- £399.00

Prices updated 11 July 2026

Sony Xperia 10 II Sony Xperia 10 II Sony Xperia 10 III 5G Sony Xperia 10 III 5G
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 - £399.00
Prices updated 11 July 2026
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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.

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.