Side-by-side technical data
Sharp Aquos R6 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
Comparison between Sharp Aquos R6 and Sony Xperia 5 III: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sharp and Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sharp Aquos R6, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 7.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Sharp Aquos R6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 240 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 590 nits
Sony Xperia 5 III, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 207 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9.5 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,363
- against 1,002
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 727,000 | 880,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,002 | 1,363 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,014 Best value | 2,860 |
| CPU Description | 1× Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3× Cortex-A78 at 2.42 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Green, Pink, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 157 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 81.4 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP6X | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 590 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,730 px Best value | 2,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 456 ppi Best value | 449 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 20,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, HDR, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass, HDR10, Touchscreen, 10-Bit Panel | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, OLED, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B11, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11ad | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR, HID, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
Technical
| Specification | Aquos R6 | Xperia 5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XQBQ62/G, XQBQ52G.UKCX, XQBQ52B.UKCX, XQ-BQ52, XQ-BQ72, XQ-BQ42, XQ-BQ62, SO-53B |
