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Xperia 5 III
Released 2021, October 08 168 g (5.93 oz), 157 x 68 x 8.2 mm Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 128GB
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$267.89 PRICE (USD)
6.1 inches 1080 x 2520 pixels
12 MP 4K
8GB RAM Qualcomm
4500 mAh Li-Po
Pricing Mode: 🌐 Global (USD $)
Prices Price (USD) USD $267.89 USD
Official Price Global About 150 EUR
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch Announced 2021, April 14
Status Available. Released 2021, October 08
Body Dimensions 157 x 68 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 2.68 x 0.32 in)
Weight 168 g (5.93 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Features IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display Type OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Size 6.1 inches, 86.9 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Platform OS Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 660
Memory Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Features UFS 3.X
Main Camera Triple 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 105mm (telephoto), 1/2.9", dual pixel PDAF, 3x/4.4x optical zoom, OIS

12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.6", dual pixel PDAF
Features Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Video 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie camera Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Features Hi-Res audio

Dynamic vibration system

Snapdragon Sound
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output
Features Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Features Native Sony Alpha camera support
Battery Type Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Wired, PD, 50% in 30 min
Misc Colors Black, Green, Pink
Models XQBQ62/G, XQBQ52G.UKCX, XQBQ52B.UKCX, XQ-BQ52, XQ-BQ72, XQ-BQ42, XQ-BQ62, SO-53B
Price € 267.89 / £ 219.99
Our Tests Performance AnTuTu: 708394 (v9)

GeekBench: 3549 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 590 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -26.7 LUFS (Good)
Battery (old) Endurance rating 100h

Mini Review & Verdict

A smart summary of the Sony Xperia 5 III

Advantages

  • Ultra-fast 5G connectivity for swift downloads and low-latency streaming
  • High-contrast AMOLED screen with punchy saturation and smooth motion with fluid 120Hz refresh rate
  • Dependable daily multitasking and gaming stability powered by Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
  • Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant portrait and telephoto captures
  • Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio

Disadvantages

  • Moderate gaming and graphic ceilings compared to top-tier flagship processors

Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Sony Xperia 5 III enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern AMOLED panel measuring 6.1 inches paired with an energetic 120Hz refresh rate, which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.

At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 12MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and dedicated optical zoom versatility—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.

Battery longevity is secured through a 4500mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Sony Xperia 5 III presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.

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