Sony XPERIA 5 III Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6.1", 2520 x 1080
Front Camera
8 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 11
Storage
128 GB
RAM
8 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Battery
4500 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA 5 III
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 157 mm Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Width 68 mm Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.2 mm Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Weight 168 g Worse than 69 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | Green
Body Material Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Protection Dustproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IPX8, IPX5, IP6X
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD

The Sony XPERIA 5 III has a height of 157 mm, a width of 68 mm and a thickness of 8.2 mm. The weight of the phone is 168 g. Many users will also appreciate the waterproof design.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA 5 III
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology OLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.1" Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2520 x 1080 pixels Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD+
Aspect Ratio 21:9
HDR Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Display Enhancement Technology Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Display Features DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, CinemaWide display, Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, L-γ raiser (low gamma raiser)
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 6.1" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA 5 III is 2520 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

The refresh rate is 120 Hz. This value indicates how many times per second display shows new information. Previously, 60 Hz was considered the standard, but today the average frequency for mid-range phones is more like 90 Hz. Modern phones now reach frequencies of around 120 Hz and above. Higher frequencies mean a better user experience when browsing the internet and especially when playing games.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA 5 III
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Sony XPERIA 5 III is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA 5 III
RAM 8 GB Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 128 GB Better than 90 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 128 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. For everyday use and storing photos, songs or movies, this medium-sized internal storage is ideal. The advantage is also a lower price of phones equipped with this storage capacity. Best phones today range from 256 GB to 1 TB. That size is suitable for the most demanding users who shoot a lot of high-resolution photos or videos in 4K. Nevertheless, you'll have to pay extra for these higher capacities. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Sony XPERIA 5 III is 8 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA 5 III
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size 1/1.7"
Sensor Type Exmor RS CMOS
Lens Aperture F/1.7 Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Field of View (FoV) 82 degree(s) Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 24 mm
Special Effects HDR
Camera Modes Slow motion video, Panorama, Pro mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Bokeh Mode
Light Source Flash
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Carl Zeiss optic, Object tracking, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Stereo Recording, BIONZ X for mobile, ZEISS T Coating, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Dual photo diode, RGB-IR, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, Hybrid OIS/EIS video stabilisation, Hybrid zoom 12.5x, AI Super Resolution Zoom, Photography Pro, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) 1/2.9"
Sensor Type (2nd Camera) Exmor RS CMOS
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.3 Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Field of View (2nd Camera) 34 degree(s)
Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) 70 mm
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size (3rd Camera) 1/2.5"
Sensor Name (3rd Camera) Sony Exmor RS sensor
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.2 Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Field of View (3rd Camera) 124 degree(s) Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) 16 mm
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size (Front) 1/4" Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.0 Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Field of View (Front) 78 degree(s)
Special Effects (Front) HDR
Camera Modes (Front) SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Selfie portrait
Light Source (Front) Display flash
Camera Features (Front) Hand Shutter

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA 5 III is equipped with 3 lenses, with each lens having a different role in taking pictures. Most common lens you'll see on smartphones is a wide-angle lens, telephoto lens or macro lens. A wide-angle lens is mainly used to capture landscapes and other spatially larger compositions where a wide field of view is needed. A telephoto lens is designed for photographing subjects at a distance and often has an optical zoom. A macro lens is ideal for close-ups and small objects. The resolution of the main lens is 12 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors.

The size of the phone's sensor is also among the parameters that affect quality of the photo. In case of Sony XPERIA 5 III, it is 1/1.7". Focus mainly on the value after the slash, where the higher it is, the better photo quality will be. The aperture of main lens reaches F/1.7 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality.

Second camera
The field of view of second lens reaches 34 degree(s). The resolution reaches size of 12 Megapixel. Furthermore, the second lens is equipped with aperture of F/2.3.

Third camera
The lens achieves a field of view of up to 124 degree(s). The resolution of third lens is then 12 Megapixel. Last but not least, third lens is equipped with a lens aperture of F/2.2.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Sony XPERIA 5 III has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 8 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.0. As for the field of view of main lens of front camera, it reaches 78 degree(s).

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA 5 III
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4500 mAh Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology Xperia-Adaptive Charging Better than 86 % of phones rated.

The battery size of Sony XPERIA 5 III is 4500 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. The fast charging function will also please many people. Owing to fast charging, phone charges up to several times faster, which you will appreciate, for example, on the go.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA 5 III
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 11
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

Sony XPERIA 5 III supports 5G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 11.

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA 5 III
Data Transmission LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 5.2, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA 5 III
Supported Digital Audio Standards PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1
Sound Enhancements Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio, 360 Reality Audio hardware decoding, 360 Spatial Sound
FEATURES Sony XPERIA 5 III
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, multitasking, PS4 Remote Play, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming
OTHERS Sony XPERIA 5 III
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compliant Standards IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery

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