Sony Xperia 10 V vs Sony Xperia 5 III
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia 10 V
4category wins
Sony Xperia 5 III
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Sony Xperia 10 V
Faster chip
Sony Xperia 5 III
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia 10 V
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia 10 V
Better display
Sony Xperia 5 III
Lighter body
Sony Xperia 10 V
Best value for money
Sony Xperia 5 III
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2520 | 2520 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| PPI | 449 | 449 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Screen-to-body | 82.5 | 81.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 11 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Sony Xperia 5 III +66%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Sony Xperia 5 III +68%AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III +92%| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 905 | 1,500 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,101 | 3,537 |
| AnTuTu | 592,015 | 1,135,878 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.2, 54mm, (telephoto) | 12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 155 | 157 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 159 | 168 |
| Width (mm) | 68 | 68 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 11 | 2021, April 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 21 | Available. Released 2021, October 08 |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia 10 V | Sony Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia 10 V and Sony Xperia 5 III are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Sony Xperia 10 V packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia 5 III posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Sony Xperia 10 V reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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