Sony Xperia 10 III 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 IV

Our verdict: On the screen front, the Sony Xperia 10 III 5G pulls ahead with 6.5" and 643 PPI. You'll barely notice the Sony Xperia 10 IV in your pocket at 161g. If splashes worry you, the Sony Xperia 10 IV offers the stronger seal at IP65. Without a contract, the Sony Xperia 10 III 5G is the better deal at £320.00 SIM-free.

Screen
6.5" 6"
Display
OLED OLED
Resolution
1644 x 3840 1080 x 2520
Pixels Per Inch
643 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
165 x 71 x 8.2 mm 153 x 67 x 8.3 mm
Weight
186 grams 161 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£320.00 £399.00
Sony Xperia 10 III 5G Sony Xperia 10 III 5G Sony Xperia 10 IV Sony Xperia 10 IV
Screen 6.5" 6"
Display OLED OLED
Resolution 1644 x 3840 1080 x 2520
Pixels Per Inch 643 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm 153 x 67 x 8.3 mm
Weight 186 grams 161 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £320.00 £399.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sony Xperia 10 III 5G has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Sony Xperia 10 IV'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 III 5G or Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Sony Xperia 10 III 5G features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Sony Xperia 10 IV 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 III 5G or Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Sony Xperia 10 III 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £320.00.

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

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

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

The Sony Xperia 10 III 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 10 IV uses the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695.

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

The Sony Xperia 10 IV is the more portable of the two — it's 25g lighter at 161 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 153 x 67 x 8.3 mm.

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

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

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

Both phones run Android.