Sony · Xperia

Xperia 5 III

Released September 2021

Sony's Xperia 5 III adds a switchable 70/105 mm telephoto camera and a 4,500 mAh battery to its compact flagship line.

Model history · 3 models, 2019–2021

2019Xperia 5 Compare
2020Xperia 5 II Compare
2021Xperia 5 III

Screen: 6.1″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 888 5G
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Main camera: 12 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Weight: 168 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Android Authority and Notebookcheck liked the compact build, telephoto versatility and long battery life. Both considered it expensive and noted the absence of wireless charging; Notebookcheck also recorded substantial heat during demanding use.

From androidauthority.com and notebookcheck.net

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.1″
Resolution: 2520 × 1080
Sharpness: 449 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Display type: 6.1-inch 21:9 Full HD+ HDR OLED; 120 Hz refresh and 240 Hz touch scanning
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6 front and back

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 888 5G
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform
Storage type: 128 GB UFS; microSDXC up to 1 TB

Cameras

Main camera: 12 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: 12 MP
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Main camera: 12 MP, 24 mm equivalent, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch sensor
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP, 16 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.2
Telephoto camera: 12 MP variable 70/105 mm equivalent telephoto, ƒ/2.3 and ƒ/2.8
Front camera: 8 MP, ƒ/2.0
Video recording: Cinematography Pro 4K HDR recording up to 60 fps and 120 fps slow motion
Camera features: Photography Pro with Basic mode; up to 20 fps AF/AE bursts and real-time Eye AF

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,500 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 4,500 mAh; USB Power Delivery charging; Sony includes a 30 W charger

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 168 g
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Height × width: 157 × 68 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Water resistance detail: Sony specifies IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust protection
Biometrics: Fingerprint sensor
Speakers: Full-stage stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 11

Connectivity

SIM: Hybrid dual nano-SIM
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C

Storage options

Storage
128 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Narrow 6.1-inch body with 120 Hz OLED
Variable telephoto lens, headphone socket and microSD expansion
Larger battery than the Xperia 5 II

Cons

No wireless charging
Can get warm under sustained load

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy S21	6.2″	OLED, 120 Hz	Exynos 2100	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	12 MP	1.1×	4,000 mAh	169 g	Jan 2021
GooglePixel 6	6.4″	OLED, 90 Hz	Tensor	8 GB	128 GB	50 MP	–	4,614 mAh	207 g	Oct 2021
vivoV21 5G	6.44″	OLED, 90 Hz	MediaTek Dimensity 800U	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	64 MP	–	4,000 mAh	176 g	May 2021

Previous model: Xperia 5 II. Newer model: Xperia 5 IV.

Sources

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