Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia 5 II
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 5 II: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 III, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 3.9 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 III, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 889,100
- against 748,900
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Sony Xperia 5 II, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 187.1 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 889,100 Best value | 748,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,465 Best value | 1,138 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,533 Best value | 3,178 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A77 core at 2.84 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores at 2.42 GHz, and four 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 | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Purple | Black, Grey, Blue, Pink, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 68 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 158 mm |
| Weight | 187.1 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 21 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,644 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,840 px Best value | 2,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 643 ppi Best value | 449 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B66, 5G NR n1, 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 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, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA | 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 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 III | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XQBC62/V, XQBC52V.UKCX, SO-51B, SOG03, A101SO, XQ-BC62, XQ-BC72, XQ-BC52, XQ-BC01, XQ-BC11, XQ-BC21 | SO-52A, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS62, XQ-AS72, A002SO, SOG02 |
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