Overall Score
75.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#525)75.2
Performance(#800)90.0
Camera(#273)96.9
Display(#639)93.0
Battery(#2898)30.6
Build(#659)81.6
Connectivity(#207)87.5
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia 5 III
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia 5 III features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass 6 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 157 x 68 x 8.2 mm and weighing 168 grams.
- Its 6.1-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant colors and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and 8GB of RAM, it delivers robust performance for multitasking and gaming.
- The camera system includes three 12 MP lenses, offering wide, telephoto, and ultrawide options, along with 4K video recording capabilities and optical image stabilization.
- The 4500 mAh battery supports 50W fast charging but does not include wireless charging.
- Running on Android 11, it is upgradable to Android 13, ensuring access to the latest features.
- The device includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio experiences.
- Connectivity options are extensive, featuring 5G support, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- Additionally, it is available in Black, Green, and Pink colors.
- Overall, the Xperia 5 III combines premium materials, high-end specifications, and versatile camera functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, April 14
Announced2021, April 14
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.1"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 105mm (telephoto), 1/2.9", dual pixel PDAF, 3x/4.4x optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.6", dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesZeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh
Charging DetailsWired, PD, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions157 x 68 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 2.68 x 0.32 in)
Weight168 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Green, Pink
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass