Last month, Sony confirmed that the Xperia 10 II will soon receive the Android 12 update in some regions. However, the release timeline wasn’t confirmed. Now, it appears that the device has started receiving the latest update in regions like South East Asia.

A Reddit user has posted the screenshot of the update. The new Android 12 update for the Xperia 10 II has the build number 59.2.A.0.422. The update carries a size of 900MB and brings March 2022 security patch. Well, it’s not the latest, but still a recent one.

The update log reveals that users who update to Android 12 won’t be able to roll back to Android 11. There’s no information on the features it brings, but we expect it to carry all the Android 12 features like Privacy Dashboard, Mic and camera indicators, Quick Settings panel, and others.

Sony hasn’t revealed the launch timeline of the update for other regions yet, but given that the models in South East Asia received it, we can expect a global release soon.

If you are a Sony Xperia 10 II user residing in the aforementioned region, you should get the OTA update notification on your device. Meanwhile, you can also check for the update manually by going into Settings > Software Update.

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Sony is pushing the latest Android 12 updates for some of its smartphones. Recently, the company pushed the latest update for the Xperia 5 III, Xperia 5 II, and Xperia 1 III models. Now, it’s the turn for the 10-lineup. The Sony Xperia 10 II and Xperia 10 III, both have been confirmed to get the new Android 12 OS in some regions.

It is worth noting that the Xperia 10 II is a 2-year old entry-level phone that was launched with Android 10 OS out of the box. The Xperia 10 III is its successor that launched last year with Android 11 OS.

Although both these devices have been confirmed to get the update by Sony, there’s no changelog or any details that we could retrieve. The company is yet to confirm the region for which the update has been pushed.

In case you are an Xperia 10 II or Xperia 10 III user, do head to the Settings page of your phone, followed by the Software update tab, and look for the latest updates. If you have already received the update, do tell in the comments below.

Sony Xperia 10 II and Xperia 10 III Details 

The Xperia 10 II and Xperia 10 III feature a 6.0-inch OLED panel with FHD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The duo, despite having a year’s gap has the same 12MP + 8MP + 8MP triple rear camera setup and an 8MP selfie shooter. Sony upgraded the Xperia 10 III with the Snapdragon 690 5G SoC over the Xperia 10 II’s Snapdragon 665 4G chipset. The battery also got an upgrade, with 4,500mAh cell + 30W FC on the III over the 3,600mAh cell + 18W FC.

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Sony has reportedly canceled the idea of refreshing the Xperia 10 Plus with a 10 II Plus. A Chinese tipster says the company is going to launch Xperia devices with 5G support in the future.

The report comes from a Chinese Tipster going by the name Caybule(via GSMArena)who says that Sony Xperia 10 II Plus(or a 10 Plus II) is canceled. Apparently, Sony decided that all the new Xperia models in the future should get 5G support. And hence, it has canceled the idea of launching a mid-range device with Snapdragon 720(Probably the 720G) SoC.

The report further says that if such Xperia existed, it would have popped up on the leak radar more by now. That’s understandable considering the Xperia 10 Plus got announced way back in MWC 2019. And a successor, if true, was already long overdue.

Anyway, a device with model number XQ-AQ52/53, believed to be the Xperia 10 II Plus, was spotted on EEC. The certification has a registration date of July 31, 2020, but we haven’t heard anything regarding the device since then.

Leap to 5G on mid-range devices

In case you don’t know, Sony announced Xperia 1 II and 10 II back in Feb this year. The 10 II is sort of the next iteration to the Xperia 10 that launched along with the 10 Plus. Adding a 10 II Plus(10 Plus II) to the tally would have fitted perfectly with upgrades in Processor, Camera, and more. This is because the 10 Plus has a Snapdragon 636 SoC while the 10 II Plus was rumored to get a Snapdragon 7 series SoC.

Besides, the report says two other models with OEM IDs PM-134X-BV and PM-135X-BV have been found on Sony servers. It is likely the Xperia 1 III and 10 III that’s due for 2021 but nothing’s certain yet. That said, if the tipster is true, Sony’s mid-range Smartphones will support 5G connectivity from 2021. But we will have to wait for the official word to confirm it.

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Earlier this year, Sony had announced the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II in an online conference after the MWC 2020 event got canceled. Despite being announced a while back, the company had yet to reveal any details regarding the pricing or availability of the device. But now, the Sony Xperia 10 II is finally available through pre-orders in Europe.

According to the official press release from Sony, the Xperia 10 II, a mid range smartphone, is priced at €369/£319 (roughly 399 US Dollars). The device is offered in two color variants, namely black and white, and will be available for pre-orders through local operators and retailers. For a quick roundup of specs, the Xperia 10 II features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 SoC alongside 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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It is powered by a 3,600mAh battery and supports 18W Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. For optics, the device houses a triple camera setup with a 12 megapixel primary camera, 8 megapixel wide-angle lens, and an 8 megapixel telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom. On the front, a single 8 megapixel camera can be found. The device also supports a 3.5mm headphone jack and 4G networks.

The display is a 6 inch FHD+ OLED display and features an aspect 21:9 ratio. The device runs Sony’s custom UI based on Android 10 OS out of the box and even has a side mounted fingerprint scanner as well. So for those looking for a new mid range device in Europe, can look out for this one.

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Today, Sony held an online launch event to announce the Sony Xperia 1 11 (pronounced as Xperia One Mark Two) and Xperia 10 II (read as Xperia Ten Mark Two) smartphones. These phones were originally planned to unveil at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 which has been cancelled due to COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. The Sony Xperia 10 II is a midranger fueled by the Snapdragon 665 mobile platform. On the other side, the Xperia 1 II is the company’s first 5G-ready flagship phone equipped with Snapdragon 865 SoC and 4K OLED screen.

Sony Xperia 1 II specifications

The Sony Xperia 1 II features a 6.5-inch OLED panel. The 21:9 CinemaWide display produces 4K HDR resolution and Motion Blur Reduction technology. According to Sony, the latter can adjust individual frames so that uses can reap benefits of a 90Hz refresh rate display. The screen and the rear sides of the phone are protected by Gorilla Glass 6 layers. Like the predecessor model, the Xperia 1 II is an IP68 rated device.

The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered Xperia 1 II has a 4,000mAh battery that supports wireless charging. The SoC is supported by 8 GB of RAM and it offers a big internal storage of 256 GB.

The rear side of the phone features a triple camera setup with ZEISS branding. It comprises of a 12-megapixel 1/1.7” Exmor primary lens with Dual PD AF and OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and dual PD AF and a 12-megpixel telephoto shooter with OIS, 3x zoom, f/2.4 aperture and PD AF. Lastly, there is a 3D iToF sensor for faster focus.

The Sony Xperia 1 II delivers photo shooting features available on the Alpha lineup of cameras from Sony. The Xperia 1 II comes with Eye AF (eye-tracking autofocus) that now works with animals. It supports 20fps shooting in burst mode.  The phone possesses the ability to gauge AF/AE at up 60 times per second. There is Photo Pro and Cinema Pro apps that offers manual control while taking photos and shooting professional videos. The Xperia 1 II has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel.

The phone is fitted with dual front-firing speakers. There is 360 Reality Audio AI engine for crisp sound output. It has a side-facing fingerprint reader and it includes a 3.5mm headphone slot which was unavailable on the predecessor model.

Sony Xperia 10 II specifications

The Sony Xperia 10 II has an OLED screen of 6 inches. The display panel offers 21:9 CinemaWide tall aspect ratio and carries support for full HD+ resolution. Under the hood of the device is the Snapdragon 665 which is coupled with 4 GB of RAM and a 3,600mAh battery that comes with Xperia Adaptive Charging technology that assists in improving the life of the cell by adjusting the power levels that goes into it.

The front and rear sides of the Xperia 10 II are shielded by Gorilla Glass 6 panels. It is an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant smartphone. For snapping selfies, it has a front camera of 8-megapixel. The rear side of the phone has a vertical camera setup at the top-left corner. It includes a 12-megapixel primary shooter with PDAF, an ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel with 16mm focal length and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with 2x zoom. It also features a 3.5mm audio jack and a side-facing fingerprint sensor.

Sony Xperia Pro

The Japanese tech giant also confirmed that it is working on an advanced device called Xperia Pro. The company has dubbed it is a professional solution that can function as a broadcasting device through sub-6GHz as well mmWave 5G networks at 5Gbps or faster speeds. Its specifications are not known yet. However, it is confirmed to borrow specs like display and cameras from the the Xperia 1 II.

The Xperia Pro will have a sturdy body with a textured back for firm grip. Some of the other features of the Xperia Pro include 512 GB of storage, customizable shortcut hardware key and an HDMI input port.

Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II and Xperia Pro pricing and release dates.

Sony is yet to confirm the pricing and release dates for the Xperia Pro, Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II smartphones. The Xperia 10 II and Xperia 1 II are scheduled to hit the markets in the second quarter of 2020. In the U.S, the Xperia 1 II will be arriving as a 4G device, but Europe will be receiving its 5G version.

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Last weekend should have been an exciting one for mobile phone lovers if MWC 2020 wasn’t canceled. Manufacturers such as TCL, OPPO, HMD Global, and Xiaomi had originally scheduled their product launches for the weekend but had to reschedule following the announcement that MWC will not hold this year due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Sony, on the other hand, scheduled its own event for today but has switched it to an online event that will be live-streamed on YouTube. Ahead of the launch, specs and renders of two new phones – the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 10 II – have been posted online.

Xperia 1 II

The Xperia 1 II is a flagship and the successor to the Xperia 1 released last year. The phone has been slightly designed and comes with significant upgrades and features.

Sony is sticking to the 6.5” screen size and 21:9 aspect ratio. There is no notch or punch hole but we still have bezels. The OLED screen has a 4K resolution and Sony has added what it calls Motion Blur Reduction which provides the same benefit as having a 90Hz refresh rate according to the spec sheet.

There is a Snapdragon 865 processor under the hood and it is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. We do not know if there will be other configurations, especially in Sony’s home country.

The Sony Xperia 1 II has four rear cameras. There is a 12MP 16mm 1/2.6” sensor with Dual-PD autofocus. It is paired with a 12MP 24mm 1/1.7” sensor with Dual-PD autofocus and OIS. You also get a third 12MP sensor with a 70mm focal length, 1/3.4” sensor size, PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom. The last rear camera is a 3D ToF camera with autofocus.

The rear cameras use ZEISS lens and have features such as Real-time Eye Autofocus and 20fps AF/AE tracking burst. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor.

The Xperia 1 II has stereo front speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and even has an audio jack, unlike its predecessor. There is a 4000mAh battery inside it with support for wireless charging but there no mention of the charging speed. The phone also has an IP65/IP68 rating which means it is dustproof and waterproof.

The spec sheet also mentions features such as 21:9 gaming support, DualShock 4 direct connection, Elite Gaming, and Game Enhancer.

The Xperia 1 II will be available in black and purple.

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Xperia 10 II

Sony’s second phone is the mid-range Xperia 10 II. It doesn’t have 5G support like the flagship phone but it comes with more cameras and bigger battery capacity than its predecessor, the Xperia 10.

The display is a 6.0-inch 21:9 FHD+ OLED panel with Video Image Optimisation. There are bezels at the top and bottom of the screen.

Sony has replaced the Snapdragon 630 with the Snapdragon 665 processor and paired it with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It has three rear cameras arranged vertically on the left side. It includes a 26mm 12MP sensor with PDAF, a 52mm 8MP sensor, and a 16mm 8MP sensor. The spec sheet says it has color reproduction know-how from Digital Imaging. Users also get an 8MP front-facing camera.

The Xperia 10 II has an audio jack, Hi-Res Audio (wired and wireless), LDAC support, DSEE HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine. It packs a 3600mAh battery and also has an IP65/68 rating. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and NFC.

Sony will release the phone in black and white colorways.

We should know about the prices and availability of the two new phones when they launch later today.

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