| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $267.89 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 150 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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