Sony Xperia 10 III
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- Bub
- nx9
- 23 Nov 2021
I started using this without a case. It falls off flat surfaces. I've watched it. I put it on my bedside table and it falls off within 5 minutes. No vibration from messages, it just very slowly glides to the edge. It's like super slick surface. I've had to order a case just to have a rubber coating for grip. Weird problem.
Only other complaint is the fingerprint sensor is constantly telling me I've exceed the number of tries. It's apparently reading my palm, then pocket, then whatever before I actually get my thumb to the sensor. Frustrating.. It's too easy to accidentally press. But perhaps that will change with time as I change my grip or with the case that maybe makes the sensor less flush.
I got this as a smallish size, but it's still tough to use one handed.. The extra features kinda help, but take some getting used to. And split screen won't work with any app. I couldn't get a live phone call up alongside a Drive file, and I can't keep my baby monitor running alongside anything else. Shame but those were added bonuses not expected core functions.
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- Anonymous
- mE0
- 23 Nov 2021
kokoshishiaua, 23 Nov 2021Thank you for your suggestions.
Aside laziness, I'm ... moreTap - Settings
Tap - Apps
Tap the 3 vertical dots to open up a drop down menu, there should be special access settings to control unrestricted data, usage access , WiFi access for individual apps , etc
And I didn't mean lazy in an harsh manner, but more so like my nan would use " lazy bugger" "lazy sod"
Either way I don't use 3rd party apps to control my device, just inbuilt apps and settings.
And in the battery section, there should be advanced settings to restrict some stuff too.
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- kokoshishiaua
- 8mq
- 23 Nov 2021
Anonymous, 22 Nov 2021You sound lazy , not wanting to do any leg work yourself bu... moreThank you for your suggestions.
Aside laziness, I'm disappointed because for every basic task we need third-party applications.
For example, in apps data control menu we have two options: background data & unrestricted data, right? There must be third one: foreground data control too, to restrict apps playing ads every time when we are using them. There must be 4th option, WiFi usage control. My previous phone had all of this.
No I need to go and install netguard or something. Same goes for many other features.
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- Shinjrock
- tZ0
- 23 Nov 2021
Anna888, 22 Nov 2021Overall, I am very disappointed by the Xperia 10 III. The m... moreYea agreed, thats why i installed Gcam on it :)
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- ksuuk
- Sp0
- 23 Nov 2021
Anna888, 22 Nov 2021Overall, I am very disappointed by the Xperia 10 III. The m... moreUse latest firmware and/or Gcam - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/gcam-for-xperia-10-iii.4311253/
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- Anonymous
- StU
- 22 Nov 2021
kokoshishiaua, 21 Nov 2021Though I like that phone in many ways, it's hardware i... moreYou sound lazy , not wanting to do any leg work yourself but want solutions?
You can block the majority of apps from accessing the net and block background usage ( only working when you open the app )
for notes you had the option to download Google keep on initial setup ( as I did)
I agree a scrollable screen capture would be nice .
But yes you can control individual apps data and background usage from within the apps list.
As well as going to the battery section and fine tuning which apps are put to a basic sleep or deep sleep.
I put everything I don't need to sleep and get 2 to 3 days easily between charges
Google assistant is always the first to go followed by news apps then I work my way down one at a time, including YouTube app because I'm not paying for background play.
Not when you can set your net browser to desktop mode and use YouTube web version in the background with the screen off for free
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- Anna888
- TR@
- 22 Nov 2021
Overall, I am very disappointed by the Xperia 10 III. The main issue is the camera(s).
Very poor quality in low light and just OK otherwise. My previous phone was a Galaxy S7 (from 2016!) and it took much better pictures in comparison. I thought 5 years later any phones would be better but I as very wrong.
The screen is very hard to read on sunny day because the screen is very reflective.
Even if it is one of the smallest phones there it is far from compact.
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- kokoshishiaua
- 8mq
- 21 Nov 2021
Though I like that phone in many ways, it's hardware is well balanced and almost complete, imo, it misses many good things:
No configurable assistant kay, no radio app, no notes app, no option to fully restrict specific apps internet access, 3/4 screen view for bit old apps(quickpic, es explorer...), photo capturing takes seconds, Videos aren't always rotating while landscape mode, man, there isn't scrollshot option, what the hen, Sony?! Your software team needs some shaking.
I understand, some of this missing cause phone has clean android. But I don't like such cleaness. Im getting old, pased 30, don't have enough time to lurk in web for info. I need ready solutions.
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- kokoshishiaua
- 8mq
- 21 Nov 2021
froff, 18 Nov 2021Is it able to record all voice calls?Yes, it is able but doesn't have built in solution for that. Im using cube acr, it records everything but somehow incoming sounds are very quiet.
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- Anonymous
- YUU
- 21 Nov 2021
Anonymous, 17 Nov 2021Yes I have had that issue, but I noticed if I try to scan m... moreTry register more than one fingerprint reader ID with same finger and with different angle, this could help a lot.
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- froff
- 3%t
- 18 Nov 2021
Is it able to record all voice calls?
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- Anonymous
- StU
- 17 Nov 2021
BillyOcean, 17 Nov 2021OK last update after owning it for a month. Fantastic littl... moreYes I have had that issue, but I noticed if I try to scan my finger print from quite a while being on idle standby, then instead of just resting my finger on the sensor, I would physically press the button, then it would 9 times out of 10 register my print with just a simple touch.
might be the system is putting the sensor or the fingerprint reading software to sleep too early ?
I'm not a tech guy so I don't know
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- BillyOcean
- rRU
- 17 Nov 2021
OK last update after owning it for a month. Fantastic little phone. Incredible battery. Only gripe is with the side mounted fingerprint sensor. This thing is the worst fingerprint sensor I have ever used. At first it was just a little irritating, but now it's really annoying. I'd say at least 70% of the time it doesn't work on the first couple tries. Anyone else have this problem?
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- Anonymous
- PII
- 13 Nov 2021
EliseKlevr, 10 Nov 2021This phone would last 2 to 3 days of normal use as gmsarena... moreDon't rely solely on the battery endurance test report. While it might be accurate but it all depends on the usage. That's why it has different results shown on how the phone perform to its functions and firmware/software
For example it may last 6 hours on photography alone but it can last 12 hours while playing video. So those who watch videos alot will be happier than those who take photos because their battery last longer.
I am also using a Xiaomi with 4000mah but the difference is that i need to charge it at night during dinner just to continue to use it for few hours before i sleep. If i use Sony it can last until my bedtime and battery is critically low on juice without a second charge in a day. So i definitely like Sony more because it's smaller & lighter besides the battery performance.
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- nqa
- 10 Nov 2021
It has bigger width, lite version too.
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- Anonymous
- StU
- 10 Nov 2021
EliseKlevr, 10 Nov 2021I also have a pouch because my phone doesn't have any ... moreI get what you mean about the definition of waterproofing , I just mean people shouldn't rely on the IP rating to save their phone from water ingress...well not in every instance anyway.
Yes it is good for light contact with water but I wouldn't submerge any phone in water myself.
And yes I have had my water proofing / resistance pouch for a while, I like how cheap they are, and that it gives me extra peace of mind.
battery stamina and phone durability are my main key points when looking at phones.
My brother is the total opposite to me, he gets a phone and just allows it to get wet and dirty, and it survives....and there is me cringing at even 1 fingerprint on the screen :-)
- EliseKlevr
- RIC
- 10 Nov 2021
Anonymous, 10 Nov 2021it's not waterproof, its water resistant to a certain ... moreI also have a pouch because my phone doesn't have any sort of water protection. It's good when you have it when a sudden flood or heavy rain occur, though.
- EliseKlevr
- RIC
- 10 Nov 2021
Anonymous, 10 Nov 2021it's not waterproof, its water resistant to a certain ... moreThis phone's water protection falls under waterproofing.*
I strongly recommend the Xperia 10 III due to all the features it has. I couldn't find something better at this price point with Stock Android, with efficient power consumption, headphone jack, 21:9, 6-inch display with Gorilla glass 6, and so on.
I have been comparing phones for several months now and it all boils down to this phone. The rest the phones these days are practically phablets running modified versions of Android.
I think you should keep yours because its battery has a slow degradation rate for up to 3 years.
*"Waterproofing is the process of making an object or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions. Such items may be used in wet environments or underwater to specified depths."
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- Anonymous
- StU
- 10 Nov 2021
EliseKlevr, 10 Nov 2021This phone would last 2 to 3 days of normal use as gmsarena... moreit's not waterproof, its water resistant to a certain level.
And I have already owned this phone, I managed 2 and half days between charging.
And the IP rated pouch is better than a phone alone, as the pouch if in good condition only has 1 point of ingress and can be replaced with a new pouch easily, far easir than a phones internal water / dust seals.
no phone is 100% water tight , so the pouch is an added extra layer of protection if you live in areas of heavy downpour or work is really wet environments
- EliseKlevr
- I@a
- 10 Nov 2021
AnonD-1026188, 10 Nov 2021If it was down to battery life preservation for emergency u... moreThis phone would last 2 to 3 days of normal use as gmsarena's lab test and other reviewers have shown. There are lots of phones with 5000 mAh batteries that don't even reach 100 endurance rating (Mi 11T, Mi 11T Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, and so on.) In comparison, this phone has 137.
When I search for phones, I look at endurance rating rather than milliampere/hour.
It's compact and easy to pack, fully waterproofed. No need for a pouch.