While Sony doesn’t focuses on smartphones as heavily as it used to, it still seeks to offer a robust experience on the few models that it does offer. This shows in the way it keeps its older phones up to date, with the Xperia 10 III just receiving Android 13 OS update.

The Japanese tech giant is rolling out the Android 13 OS update for the Xperia 10 III model. As of right now, the Xperia 10 IV is the latest model from this series and the brand is rumored to be working on an Xperia 10 V model as well that could be launching soon. Just last month, Sony had released the Android 13 OS update for the Xperia 10 IV. Now, the company has released the firmware version 62.2.A.0.367 for the Asian and European regions.

At the moment, it is unclear when the update would be rolling out for other areas. But it might still be a while away. As per the changelogs, we can tell that the update brings the major software upgrade as well as the January 2023 security patch. Apart from this, the phone will now also offer a new lock screen along with a refreshed Quick settings panel and various changes to the Camera app.

For those unaware, the Sony Xperia 10 III is a mid range handset that was launched back in 2021. It sports a 6 inch OLED display that supports HDC and a Full HD+ resolution. Under the hood, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC. A 4,500mAh battery pack powers the device, which supports 21W fast charging. The rear features a 12 megapixel triple camera setup while the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie shooter.

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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 launched the Xperia 10 III along with Xperia 1 III and 10 III a few days ago. Now, it has revealed a Yellow color variant of the Xperia 10 III in Japan.

Sony has partnered with NTT Docomo Mobile network operator in Japan to announce the new color variant of the Xperia 10 III. This edition is said to be exclusive for Japan and above all, the website listing shows that it’s a color limited only for Docomo carrier users.

Originally, the Xperia 10 III launched in four color options- White, Black, Pink, and Blue. This Yellow color marks the fifth color variant of the mid-range 5G device. Just like the other models, the power button of the Yellow color variant is in a different shade(here, Blue) for identification.

Apart from this, the rest of the device looks the same. As for the specs, the Xperia 10 III marks the entry of 5G connectivity to the mid-range Xperia devices.

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All the colors are under reservation on Docomo’s official website. The device is said to go on sale in early Summer(mid-June 2021 in Japan). You can look at the specifications below:

Sony Xperia 10 III Specifications and Features

The Sony Xperia 10 III features a 6-inch wide FHD+ OLED HDR display. This display has a 21:9 aspect ratio, 2520×1080 pixel resolution, 60Hz refresh, and 120Hz touch sampling rate, 97% DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit tonal gradation, and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Inside, we have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

For cameras, we have a Triple-camera layout on the back with a 12MP f/1.8 main lens, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP f/2.4 Telephoto sensor. Upfront, there is an 8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter with a 78-degree FOV.

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Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 III and 5 III flagship devices today. Along with it, the company also announced the mid-range Xperia 10 III smartphone. This device, which gets a big upgrade with 5G support, has an OLED display, 4,500mAh battery, and more. Let’s take a look at its specifications and features.

Sony Xperia 10 III Specifications and Features

At least from the looks, the Sony Xperia 10 III looks more like its predecessor. However, we have a lot of changes on the inside. Most important of all, Sony has brought the 5G connectivity to the mid-range Xperia lineup with Xperia 10 III as reported earlier.

The Sony Xperia 10 III features a 6-inch wide FHD+ OLED HDR display. This display has a 21:9 aspect ratio, 2520×1080 pixel resolution, 60Hz refresh, and 120Hz touch sampling rate, 97% DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit tonal gradation, and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Under the hood, it has Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. This is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. If you need to expand the storage, you can do it via the microSD card up to 1TB.

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For optics, we have a Triple-camera setup on the back with a 12MP f/1.8 main lens, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP f/2.4 Telephoto sensor. Upfront, there is an 8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter with a 78-degree FOV.

Other specs include a 4,500mAh battery, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP65/IP68 rating, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, -GPS, A-GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, sub6 5G.

Sony has also packed audio features like a 3.5mm audio jack with LDAC and Hi-Res audio support, Hi-Res Audio wireless, DSEE Ultimate, Stereo Recording, Qualcomm® aptX HD audio. Finally, the Xperia 10 III measures 154x68x8.3mm. weighs 169g, and comes in White, Black, Pink, and Blue colors.

Sony Xperia 10 III Price, Availability

Along with Xperia 10 III, Sony also revealed official protective cases for the device. Just like the device, the cases also come in White, Black, Pink, and Blue options. That said, the company hasn’t revealed the price of the device or the cases yet.

As for availability, Sony says the device would be available in “Early summer” which could be in a couple of months from now. Do stay tuned to our channels to know the exact pricing and availability details as they come out.

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Sony is holding a new Xperia Product launch event on April 14 and it is expected to unveil Xperia 1 III, 10 III, and a compact phone. Now, accessory maker Olixar has listed the cases of Xperia 1 III and 10 III along with their design renders.

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*CAD Renders of Xperia 1 III, 10 III, Credits: Steve(@Onleaks)

The case maker has put up listings of the Xperia 1 III and 10 III clear cases on its official website for $8.99. Along with that, we also see the designs of the new smartphones. These resemble the CAD renders of Steve(@Onleaks).

The design not only reveals the rear finish but also the change in the new camera setup. As you can see below, the renders on the Xperia 1 III case listing shows the new Periscope Telephoto lens and a ZEISS T* logo on the camera setup. Apart from this, we have similar I/O placements including the 3.5mm headphone jack.

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As mentioned above, the Olixar website also shows the design of Xperia 10 III which is again similar to the CAD renders that leaked in January. That being said, the website has already listed few Genuine leather wallet stand cases for $25.99. Do note that the prices could just be placeholders so let’s wait for the official launch.

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Leaks so far say that Xperia 1 III will feature a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display,  Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 12/16GB RAM, and storage up to 512GB, Triple-cameras with 64MP main, 12MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 60x lossless zoom, ZEISS T coating, 5,000mAh battery with 65W charging, and $1,370 price tag.

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Sony has finally come up with an announcement about its new Xperia product launch. The Japanese giant is hosting a launch event on April 14 and Xperia 1 III, 10 III are some of the expected ones.

Sony Mobile, via a Facebook post, confirmed that the event will start from 16:30 JST /09:30 AM CEST /13:00 IST/3:30 PM Beijing Time on April 14, 2021. Considering the situation, it’s most likely a virtual event and be streamed across its social media channels.

Sony hasn’t given any other hints about the stars of the show but a Weibo tipster @ZACKBUKS says that we can expect the Xperia 1 III, Xperia 10 III at the event. However, the Sony Xperia 5 III should launch sometime towards the end of the year.

Talking about the Xperia 1 III and 10 III, both aren’t new to us. The CAD Renders of both the devices have given us an idea of what to expect in the 2021 iteration. Among these, the Sony Xperia 1 III design leak reveals a similar design to the predecessor.

It is said to have a 6.5-inch 4K CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display with thin bezels and chin. As for design, it is expected to have a metal frame on the edges and a glass panel on the rear. In terms of camera, the Xperia 1 III is said to get the ZEISS with a ZEISS T coating.

As for the lenses on the triple-camera, Sony is said to include a Periscope lens, 3D iTOF sensor. The Xperia 10, III, on the other hand, would be a mid-range 5G smartphone. Back in November 2020, a report said that Sony canceled the Xperia 10 II Plus and is going forward with including 5G on all Xperia devices in the future.

Sony Xperia 1 III (Left), 10 III(Right)

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Accordingly, the Xperia 10 III that has appeared on Geekbench listings seems to have the Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. The CAD renders of the device suggest that it could have a 6-inch screen, measure 8.4mm in thickness, triple-camera with 12MP main lens, 8MP selfie shooter.

Let’s wait and see how Sony prices these devices in the respective markets where it launches.

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Sony announced the Sony Xperia 10 II smartphone in February. It is likely that the Japanese tech giant may launch its successor edition in the coming month. Ahead of the rumored launch, popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has shared the CAD renders of the Sony Xperia 10 III (also known Xperia 10 Mark 3) smartphone.

The CAD renders of the Xperia 10 III show that it has a flat-screen with sizable bezels around it. The leak mentions that the device measures 154.4 x 68.4 x 8.3mm and it houses a 6.0-inch display. The top bezel of the phone houses a selfie camera of 8-megapixel and some other sensors. The phone promises stereo audio output as it is flanked by two front-firing speakers. It is fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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There is a vertical camera module on the backside of the Xperia 10 III. It is said to be equipped with a 12-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter. The handset has a 3.5mm audio jack on its top edge. The renders show that the appearance of the Xperia 10 III is quite similar to the Xperia 10 II.

It was reported in November that the Japanese brand wil launch three phones in February. The first one will be a flagship device that may arrive with Xperia 1 III moniker, Qualcomm’s flagship chip – the Snapdragon 888, and quad rear cameras. The second device will be a mid-tier product with Xperia 10 III moniker and Snapdragon 690 chipset. It appears that the Xperia 10 III will be debuting as the company’s first mid-tier phone with 5G capabilities. The third device that is rumored to break cover in February is the Helio P35 powered Xperia L5 low-budget phone.

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In February, Sony announced the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform powered Xperia 1 II and Xperia Pro smartphones. Both phones debuted as the company’s first 5G-ready handsets. Alongside these phones, the Japanese tech giant also unveiled the Xperia 10 II mid-ranger driven by the Snapdragon 665. Twitter user NodSikharulidze has claimed that the ley details of the upcoming Sony phones.

It was recently reported that the Snapdragon 720G SoC powered Xperia 10 II Plus was canceled so that the company could focus on 5G. According to the tipster, Sony is working on two phones powered by the Snapdragon 875 and Snapdragon 690 chipsets.

The flagship phone could be arriving in the market as the Xperia 1 III. Sony is yet to offer a quad-camera setup on its smartphone. It is speculated that the Xperia 1 III could be equipped with quad rear cameras.

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On the other side, the Snapdragon 690 powered phone could be called Xperia 10 III. The same Twitter had claimed earlier that the company is working on an Helio P35 powered phone. This phone is hitting the shelves as the Xperia L5.

There is no word on the other specifications of the upcoming mid-range phones. It is likely that the Xperia 1 III, Xperia 10 III, and Xperia L5 smartphone may go official in February.

In September, Sony announced the Xperia 5 II flagship phone. Since its successor is likely to arrive in the second half of 2021, there is no information available on its specs. The Xperia 5 II came with a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display that supports 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, 12-megapixel triple rear cameras, 8-megapixel front camera, a side-facing fingerprint reader, and a 4,000mAh battery with 21W fast charging support.

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