Sony’s latest mid-range handset, the Xperia 10 III is now available to buy in the UK from select retailers and networks. The phone upgrades last year’s Xperia 10 II in a few keys ways, most notably with 5G connectivity thanks to the Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. It’s also the first Xperia 10 phone with 5G.
The 690 chip is the same one powering the budget OnePlus Nord N10 5G. While OnePlus’s handset offers a larger 6.49in IPS screen, the Xperia 10 III outdoes with an OLED display with HDR support, Gorilla Glass 6 protection, and IP65/68 water and dust resistance. The Xperia 10 III also packs a 4500mAh battery, which Sony promises should last 3 years. Here’s our deep dive into just what to expect from the 10 III.
We’re looking at where you can buy the Sony Xperia 10 III in the UK, how much it costs, as well as any discounts.
How much does the Sony Xperia 10 III cost?
The Xperia 10 III costs £399 and is available with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. You can pick it up in black, blue or white.
When did the Sony Xperia 10 III go on sale?
The Sony Xperia 10 III officially released on 10 June, while the Xperia Store started shipping on 12 June.
Best Sony Xperia 10 III deals SIM-free – £60 off
The handset is now available to buy from Amazon where it has £60 off until 30 August. You can get the same discount from AO and directly from the Xperia store. Meanwhile, Argos has £55 off.
You can find the Xperia 10 III from John Lewis (includes free two-year guarantee) and Robert Dyas (includes free delivery).
Laptops Direct stocks other Xperia models so might offer the 10 III soon. We’ll update this article if it does soon.
Best Sony Xperia 10 III deals on contract
The Sony Xperia 10 III will be available on contract from the networks listed below.
- EE – Plans start at £30 upfront, £33 per month for 4GB data
- O2 – Plans start at £20 upfront, £24 per month for 5GB data – includes 3 months of Disney+ or other streaming service
- Virgin – Plans start at £18 per month, no upfront for 2GB data – includes 6 months of Google One for free.
- Mobile Phones Direct – plans start at £29.99 upfront, £23 per month for 30GB data
We’re still waiting to see contract deals from Vodafone.
We’re separately comparing the Best Sony phones if you want to see how the Xperia 10 III stacks up against other models. And if you want to see how the 10 III stacks up against the leading midrange phones on the market see our Best mid-range phones chart.
Here’s what we had to say about the Xperia 10 III in our podcast Fast Charge:
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Author: Somrata Sarkar, Contributor, Tech Advisor
Previously a Tech Advisor Senior Staff Writer, Somrata researches and writes about the best tech deals to help readers make smart, informed buying decisions. She's an expert on accessories and also reviews laptops, phones, audio and other devices.