Mid-range · 2021
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Our Take
CPU capability matches mid-range phones like Samsung Galaxy A27
Best for
Strength
AMOLED screen
Extras
Optical zoom
Watch out
No more updates, 64GB storage
Full specifications
Display
6.0″ · OLED · 1080 × 2520 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Display
6.0″ · OLED · 1080 × 2520 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Performance
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 619
Everyday capable
Performance
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 619
Everyday capable
Software & updates
Android 11 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 11 · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 11
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
12 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
Camera
12 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
12 MP f/1.8
Telephoto
8 MP f/2.4
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Front camera
8 MP f/2.0
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
4500 mAh · 30 W wired
Battery
4500 mAh · 30 W wired
Memory
6 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
6 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
5G · NFC
Connectivity
5G · NFC
Build & Design
169 g · 8.3 mm · IP65
Built to last
Build & Design
169 g · 8.3 mm · IP65
Built to last
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 13
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
39% larger battery capacity
30 W vs 20 W charging · 4,500 mAh vs 3,240 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
1080 × 2520 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution
Lower performance tier
Mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 8 MP vs 12 MP selfie
Starts with less storage
64 GB vs 128 GB baseline
vs
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
13% larger battery capacity
4,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh battery
Less smooth display
OLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh
Lower performance tier
Mid-range vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · Telephoto vs Telephoto · OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video
Starts with less storage
64 GB vs 128 GB baseline
Where to buy
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