The wait is over – the Sony Xperia 10 III is now available for pre-order. As the first model in the Xperia 10 series to offer 5G connectivity, the Sony Xperia 10 III uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset for faster internet connectivity. It also features a 4,500 mAh battery that delivers 25% more battery than the Xperia 10 II.
The Sony Xperia 10 III features a triple rear camera that consists of an 8MP f/2.2 16mm ultrawide camera, a 12MP f/1.8 27mm main camera an an 8MP f/2.4 54MM telephoto camera. It also has an 8MP camera situated on the front of the handset to act as a selfie camera.
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With a 21:9 Wide 6" notch-less FHD+ OLED display, the Sony Xperia 10 III includes HDR support for cinematic enjoyment. Users that enjoy the best streaming services on their phone will also be pleased to hear that the Xperia 10 III uses DSEE Ultimate for High-Resolution Audio quality and "optimal listening pleasure", no matter whether you're using the 3.5mm jack or wireless headphones.
The Sony Xperia 10 III features a lightweight design with IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance. It also uses Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for the display to help protect against errant drops and knocks.
The Xperia 10 III also uses Smart connectivity, which uses deep-learning technology that utilizes Sony's Neural Network Libraries and analyses Wi-Fi signals to predict near-future connectivity issues. This means that the Sony Xperia 10 III will assess the quality of available Wi-Fi before connecting. If it predicts that there's going to be any compromise in the quality of the Wi-Fi, it will automatically use mobile data instead. This means that you don't have to worry about lagging or your connection dropping when you're on an important video call or streaming your favorite show.
The Sony Xperia 10 III is available to pre-order now in Black, Blue and White, priced at £399 SIM-free. All customers that pre-order will be able to claim a pair of Sony WH-CH710N Noise Cancelling headphones worth £130.
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