The Xperia 10 II stood out for being a mid-range device with IP65/68-certified water and dust resistance, an OLED display and a headphone jack – a combination not found elsewhere in the space. While 5G is the biggest talking point with the Xperia 10 III, there are a few other additions that help raise this new mid-ranger’s profile too.

How much is the Sony Xperia 10 III?

While the company showcased the device and its hardware during its unveiling, it failed to produce a price, stating that this key tidbit of information would be made available nearer its release.

For reference, Sony has previously managed to keep the Xperia 10 range around the £350/US$430 mark, rendering the Mark III one of the most expensive Xperia 10 series phones yet.

Here’s how its predecessors’ pricing stacked up:

Xperia 10 II: £319/$430 (approx)Xperia 10 Plus: £349/$429Xperia 10: £299/$349

When does the Sony Xperia 10 III launch?

Despite launching the phone on 14 April – alongside the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III, Sony initially billed the phone’s retail release as a rather general ‘early Summer’.

In the past, Sony has followed a rough pattern of announcing devices in February and then releasing them shortly afterwards. This was disrupted somewhat in 2020, like most things, by the global pandemic, which held the release back until May.

Xperia 10 III: June 2021Xperia 10 II: May 2020Xperia 10 & 10 Plus: Feb 2019

There’s also a question mark over whether the new device will be available in the US after the Xperia 10 II failed to make it to shores Stateside.

What features will be in the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The addition of 5G is the headline feature here, with the Xperia 10 III moving to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 690 in order to accommodate its newfound super-fast cellular connectivity. This comes backed up by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

One other pleasant upgrade comes in the form of HDR support, which now features on the phones 6in 21:9 Full HD+ OLED display. Audiophiles will appreciate the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, with the phone also boasting High-Res Audio support and DSEE Ultimate AI-based audio quality upscaling tech (also found on the new Xperia 1 III and 5 III).

Another big win should be over battery life, with the Xperia 10 III benefitting from a significantly larger 4500mAh cell than its predecessor that should address concerns over battery life, as was previously the case.

Here’s full rundown of the Xperia 10 III’s spec sheet:

6in Full HD+ OLED HDR displayQualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset6GB RAM128GB storageRear cameras:8Mp f/2. 2 16mm ultrawide12Mp f/1. 8 27mm main8Mp f/2. 4 54mm telephoto8Mp front-facing camera3. 5mm headphone jackHigh-Res Audio supportDSEE UltimateSide-mounted fingerprint sensorIP65/68 water and dust resistanceAndroid 115GNFC4500mAh battery w/ 3-years long life promise from Sony169 grams154mm x 68mm x 8. 3mmColours: Black, white, blue, pink (availability varies by region)

While you wait for the Sony Xperia 10 III to actually hit retail, we recommend reading our roundup of the best mid-range phones and best mid-range phone deals so you know what the phone will have to beat in order to be worthy of your money.

We discussed the Xperia 10 III in more detail as part of our weekly podcast, Fast Charge:

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