Sony Xperia 10 III brings SD690 and a triple camera

14 April 2021
The first midrange Xperia with 5G connectivity is here.

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abblaze, 14 Apr 2021This phone with 18-19:9 aspect ratio and Snapdragon 780G So... moreFor a company that has been dealing with all types of multimedia sectors for decades (either TVs and/or cinemas), 21:9 makes sense if you consider the standardization of the multimedia aspect ratio of cinemas. 16:9 & 4:3 are also one of them (modern TV & old TV, respectively), though they're extinct in modern smartphones. Those in between (5:3, 18:9, 20:9) aren't standard, and Sony knows that well. And if you look at other OEMs, 20:9 is the norm now, so it's only time when they jumped into 21:9, is going to be widely adopted. 16:9 have the same adaptation issues as 21:9, the only became total norm in 2013.

    i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 14 Apr 2021Last year this was priced 385 Euros. Judging by Sony'... moreNot sure why are you hating on the SD690 (Kryo 560 Gold), It basically has a updated core than the 765 G (Kryo 475 Prime) 730 G (Kryo 470 Gold).

    Clocked speed isn't everything.

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      • Fromhell
      • 3%W
      • 14 Apr 2021

      Knowing that Sony midrange Smartphones will cost 300-400€ they should have gone with a 90Hz Display, faster SoC and OIS for the camera.
      If you look at the Chinese competition and see what they offer for 200-400€ then I doubt that the 10 Mark 3 will be big hit.
      At least more compact dimensions (max length below 149mm) would have given it an USP (unique selling point).

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        • John
        • ibX
        • 14 Apr 2021

        i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 14 Apr 2021"YUKI93" can't see the difference between 60... moreSorry mate, but I'm with YUKI93. I currently own the OnePlus 8 Pro, which has 120Hz screen refresh rate. At first, I thought 120Hz sounds great. But when I use both 60Hz and 120Hz under prolonged use, I didn't see much significant difference between the two. If anything, I see a much better battery life while using 60Hz despite having QHD+ resolution. That is why I never set higher than 60Hz on my OnePlus.

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          • komochi bear
          • 0Z%
          • 14 Apr 2021

          i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 14 Apr 2021Last year this was priced 385 Euros. Judging by Sony'... moreprice minimum 500 eur

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            • Anonymous
            • nxA
            • 14 Apr 2021

            this is better than mi 11 ultra crap

              YUKI93, 14 Apr 2021I don't see the need of having smoother scrolling as a... moreAgain razer phone was first generation high refresh rate panel.
              We all know how terrible the software was for that phone.
              You haters have never experienced premium panels in your life.

                Anonymous, 14 Apr 2021What you are saying here is that there are devices with bet... moreSpec sheet argument is out of the window in 2021.
                Stop repeating the talking points from 10 years back to justify sh*tty Snapdragon 690 at that price.

                A Snapdragon 690 isn't going to outperform a Snapdragon 860 or 780 or 765 no matter how good the UI or optimizations.

                  i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 14 Apr 2021"YUKI93" can't see the difference between 60... moreI don't see the need of having smoother scrolling as a requirement on a smartphone, especially when reading articles and emails. I care about the content, not the scrolling effect that you can't even use continuously. And btw, I have indeed tried out 120Hz before courtesy of the Razer Phone.

                    YUKI93, 14 Apr 2021I can't even see and tell any difference whatsoever be... more"YUKI93" can't see the difference between 60hz and 120hz..... OMG!!!
                    Let's stop advancing technology Coz this guys eyes are unable to see the difference.

                    Did you know that high refresh rate experience on a smartphone is not just about the eyes but about the touch and Ui experience in particular? Ohhh you wouldn't know that coz you have never used a premium 120hz panel in your life.

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                      • Anonymous
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                      • 14 Apr 2021

                      i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 14 Apr 2021Sony just cheapening out on the processor to save costs and... moreWhat you are saying here is that there are devices with better spec sheet but that doesn't mean necessarily better devices. And there is only one device I can think of and that's Poco F3. You got some more to list?

                        i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 14 Apr 2021Still stuck at pedestrian 60hz.... Ewwwww!! What's ... moreI can't even see and tell any difference whatsoever between 60Hz and 120z in real world use, so no point in going any higher than 60Hz.

                          Exyvia, 14 Apr 2021It's not a premium midrange phone. It's just a mi... moreLast year this was priced 385 Euros.
                          Judging by Sony's past pricing graphs, this won't be less than 350 Euros.

                          So it does need to be a premium Mid-ranger as if you add a few more Euros to it and one can get proper flagships.

                            YUKI93, 14 Apr 2021I knew Sony wouldn't be using the SD 765G chipset for ... moreSony just cheapening out on the processor to save costs and thereby get more profit.

                            Real companies like Xiaomi and others are giving much better devices at this price with better screen, camera, fast charging, performance, etc.

                              i0S.-.Never.-.Again, 14 Apr 2021Still stuck at pedestrian 60hz.... Ewwwww!! What's ... moreIt's not a premium midrange phone. It's just a middle of the pack phone.

                                Still stuck at pedestrian 60hz.... Ewwwww!!

                                What's with cutting all these corners with weaker Snapdragon 690 chip?
                                Just give the users a Snapdragon 780.
                                Or Atleast a Snapdragon 750/765.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • n95
                                  • 14 Apr 2021

                                  This phone actually looks pretty good but I think Sony's 21:9 aspect ratio is a big mistake.

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                                    • Finn
                                    • S0D
                                    • 14 Apr 2021

                                    My next phone

                                      I'm genuinely hope Sony Xperia make comeback,,
                                      my first phone was Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and my last Sony Xperia phone was Xperia Z3

                                      Sony Xperia Z series was great phone but bad pricing,, Xperia acting as if they KING of Android market while ignoring the rise of Samsung Galaxy and China phone maker,, Sony Xperia keep increasing Pricetags without increase meaningful Value on phone, probably they selling Brand just like Apple


                                      i hope Sony Xperia executives learn something from past mistakes

                                        abblaze, 14 Apr 2021This phone with 18-19:9 aspect ratio and Snapdragon 780G So... moreMissed out 90Hz display! A good midrange phone in 2021 cannot have a 60Hz display anymore. It got to 90 Hz or more. I personally like 90Hz better. Doesn't hurt the battery life that much while still being smooth enough.

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