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.
Right now, you can claim a free pair of Sony WH-CH710N noise-cancelling headphones from Sony when you buy the phone.
We’re looking at where you can buy the Sony Xperia 10 III in the UK, how much it costs, and everything else you need to know.
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 shippig on 12 June.
Where to buy the Sony Xperia 10 III SIM-free – Best deals
The handset is now available to buy from Amazon. You can also buy it from the Xperia store where it ships with a free pair of Sony WH-CH710N noise-cancelling headphones worth £130. Sony still lists the handset for pre-orders though it is already shipping.
You can also find the Xperia 10 III form the following retailers:
The retailers below stock the other Xperia models so might offer the 10 III soon. We’ll update this article if they do.
Where to buy the Sony Xperia 10 III on contract – Best deals
The Sony Xperia 10 III will be available on contract from the networks listed below. You can get the free Sony WH-CH710N headphones if you purchase the Xperia 10 III before 30 June.
- 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
- Mobile Phones Direct – plans start at £29.99 upfront, £23 per month for 30GB data
We’re still waiting to see contract deals from the following networks:
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: