Sony Xperia 10 II vs Sony Xperia 10 III 5G
Our verdict: Screen lovers will prefer the Sony Xperia 10 III 5G and its 6.5" display running at 643 PPI. At 151g, the Sony Xperia 10 II is the lighter of the two. Durability favours the Sony Xperia 10 II with its higher IP65 water-resistance rating. If contracts aren't your thing, the Sony Xperia 10 II at £125.00 SIM-free is the cheaper buy.
Sony Xperia 10 II
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Sony Xperia 10 III 5G
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| 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 |
| 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 | £125.00 | £320.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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 £125.00.
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.