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8 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched October 2021
Overview
NeoScore
6.7
#1062 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.6
- Performance & hardware
- 6.9
- Camera
- 7.9
- Connectivity
- 6.9
- Battery & charging
- 4.8
Strengths
- At 168 g, it is among the lightest phones of its time.
- The display's 449 ppi pixel density is among the highest of its time.
- Its 120 Hz refresh rate is higher than that of most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The 12 MP resolution of the rear main camera is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- The 81.4% screen-to-body ratio is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.1″OLED1,080 × 2,520 px120 Hz
- Design
- 168 g68 mm157 mm8.2 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 880,000Better than 89% of phones
- Battery
- 4,500 mAh30 W
- Cameras
- 12 Mpx · f/1.712 Mpx · f/2.212 Mpx · f/2.3selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 11
Editorial report
Sony Xperia 5 III 8 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet
The Sony Xperia 5 III suits people looking for a compact, light phone with a high-density display. Its main trade-off is the battery: it fares worse than most phones of its time overall, although its 4,500 mAh capacity and 30 W charging are typical figures. At 168 g, it is among the lightest phones of its time. The 6.1-inch OLED display pairs a 120 Hz refresh rate with 449 ppi; its refresh rate is higher than most, and its pixel density is among the highest.
The rear main camera has 12 MP resolution, lower than that of most phones of its time, while its f/1.7 aperture is among the brightest of its time. The telephoto camera offers 2.9x optical zoom, also among the highest of its time. The Snapdragon 888 scores 880,000 in AnTuTu, better than most phones launched around the same time. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and dual SIM.
This configuration has 128 GB of expandable storage, and the phone is also sold with 256 GB. Its overall NeoScore is 6.7. The Xperia 5 III is a strong fit for anyone who prioritizes low weight, a high-density screen, and optical zoom, and is comfortable with the main camera's lower resolution and the battery's standing against phones of its time.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
6.72
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
7.6
- Display Technology OLED
- 8.5
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 449 ppi
- 9.2
- Peak Display Brightness 590 nits
- 4.9
- Display Features Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, OLED, 120Hz
- 3.5
- Weight 168 g
- 9.2
- Resistance Features IP65, IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 81.4 %
- 6.9
- Body Thickness 8.2 mm
- 7.6
Performance & hardware
6.9
- AnTuTu Score 880,000
- 4.4
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 5 nm
- 7.8
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.84 GHz
- 7.4
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
7.9
- Aperture f/1.7
- 8.5
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 12 Mpx
- 6.0
- Optical Zoom 2.9 x
- 6.8
- Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, RAW Capture, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Face Detection, Geotagging, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Continuous Shooting, Triple Camera
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.9
- Connectivity Features 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
- 2.5
- 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 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
4.8
- Battery Capacity 4,500 mAh
- 7.4
- Fast Charge Power 30 W
- 5.5
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.62
- Performance & hardware
- 6.86
- Camera
- 7.86
- Connectivity
- 6.88
- Battery & charging
- 4.84
- NeoScore rank
- #1062 / 6247
Sony
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- Processor Process Size
- 5 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 660
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.84 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 880,000
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,363
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,860
- CPU Description
- 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
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Green, Pink, Rose Gold
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- Body Width
- 68 mm
- Body Height
- 157 mm
- Weight
- 168 g
- Usable Surface
- 81.4 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Resistance Features
- IP65, IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 21:9
- Display Technology
- OLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 590 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.1″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,520 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, OLED, 120Hz
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 11
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 13
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
- Widevine L1
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 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 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
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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, DLNA
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- 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
- Max. upload speed
- 3,000 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- 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
- Model numbers
- XQBQ62/G, XQBQ52G.UKCX, XQBQ52B.UKCX, XQ-BQ52, XQ-BQ72, XQ-BQ42, XQ-BQ62, SO-53B
Product codes
- EAN
- 7311271701507
Xperia 5 III
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Pixel Size
- 1.8 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 24 fps, 4K at 25 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, HDR, Gyro-EIS, Optical image stabilization, 4K video recording
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Pixel Size
- 1.8 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 24 fps, 4K at 25 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, HDR, Gyro-EIS, Optical image stabilization, 4K video recording
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 120 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.7
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, RAW Capture, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Face Detection, Geotagging, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Continuous Shooting, Triple Camera
Rear Telephoto Camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Optical Zoom
- 2.9 x
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 2.9 x
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Aperture
- f/2.3
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.3
Front Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K4H7
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K4H7
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
Product gallery
21Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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