Sony has finally re-entered the smartphone arena with the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite, a trimmed-down variant of the Xperia 10 III that was announced in April. Packed with a Snapdragon 690 chipset, a triple rear camera array, and a large 4500mAh battery, the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite offers a compelling mid-range package for fans of Sony's distinctive tall-screen design philosophy.
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite Price and Availability
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is priced at 46,800 Japanese Yen (JPY), which works out to approximately Rs 31,600. That price covers the sole 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage configuration. The handset goes on sale in Japan from August 27 in four colour options: White, Blue, Black, and Pink. Sony has not yet announced an India launch date for this device. For more smartphones in this segment, browse our Phone category.
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite Full Specifications
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite runs Android 11 out of the box and sports a 6-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a resolution of 1080x2520 pixels — the same tall 21:9 aspect ratio Sony loyalists have come to love. Under the hood sits Qualcomm's Snapdragon 690 processor, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage that is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6-inch Full HD+ OLED, 1080x2520 pixels |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB (expandable up to 1TB) |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 8MP (telephoto) |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 4500mAh |
| Operating System | Android 11 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C, Dual SIM |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Colours | White, Blue, Black, Pink |
| Price | 46,800 JPY (~Rs 31,600) |
Camera and Battery Performance
Photography on the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite is handled by a triple rear camera system. The primary sensor is a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, complemented by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens — a versatile trio for most everyday shooting scenarios. Selfie duties fall to an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.
Powering the device is a 4500mAh battery, which should comfortably last through a full day of moderate use. Biometric security comes via a side-mounted fingerprint sensor — a hallmark of Sony's Xperia lineup. Connectivity is well covered with 5G support, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi, a USB Type-C port, and dual SIM functionality.
