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Sony Xperia 5 III review: specs and price

Sony Xperia 5 III

Why is Sony Xperia 5 III better than the average?

  • Battery power
    ?

    4500mAhvs3761.89mAh
  • Pixel density
    ?

    449ppivs353.95ppi
  • RAM
    ?

    8GBvs4.74GB
  • Resolution
    ?

    1080 x 2520pxvs1.92MP
  • CPU speed
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    1 x 2.84GHz & 3 x 2.42GHz & 4 x 1.8GHzvs12.85GHz
  • Internal storage
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    256GBvs90.6GB
  • Video recording (main camera)
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    2160 x 120fpsvs53985.51fps
  • Download speed
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    7500MBits/svs1170.02MBits/s

Price comparison

Buy used:

$415

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$650
Sony Xperia 5 III amazonSony Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ72 5G Dual 256GB ...Sony Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ72 5G Dual 256GB 8GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA - not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) International Version – Green
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$630
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$500
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$455

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User reviews

Overall rating

Sony Xperia 5 III
10.0
3 User reviews
Sony Xperia 5 III
10.0/10
3 User reviews

Features

Build quality

10.0/10
3 votes

Display quality

10.0/10
3 votes

Battery life

10.0/10
3 votes

Photography

8.7/10
3 votes

Performance

9.7/10
3 votes

Comments

Marc-Andre

Marc-Andre

1 year ago

10 / 10

petit par la taille mais grand par la performance

Marc-Andre

Marc-Andre

1 year ago

10 / 10

0 users found this helpful
Luca

Luca

9 months ago

10 / 10

Amazing battery, camera and Audio DAC

Luca

Luca

9 months ago

10 / 10

Pros

  • Audio
  • Camera
  • Battery

Cons

    0 users found this helpful
    Meganovaphone

    Meganovaphone

    16 days ago

    10 / 10

    Exelente Sony pero no es para todo el público

    Meganovaphone

    Meganovaphone

    16 days ago

    10 / 10

    Exelente equipo lo único que no me gustó es que la cámara tiene muchos parametros profesionales y el modo automático o básico es muy malo no cumple con hacer una fotografía decente para su rango de precio

    Pros

    • Batería
    • Diseño
    • Calidad
    • Potencia

    Cons

    • Camara básica mala
    0 users found this helpful

    Design

    weight

    168g

    We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
    The thickness (or depth) of the product.
    width

    68mm

    The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
    height

    157mm

    The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
    weather-sealed (splashproof)
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    The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
    The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
    The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
    volume

    87.54cm³

    Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
    lowest potential operating temperature

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

    The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.

    Display

    The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
    Display type

    OLED/AMOLED

    The type of technology used in the display.
    Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
    resolution

    1080 x 2520px

    Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
    The frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes.
    touch sampling rate

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

    The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
    brightness (typical)

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

    A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
    Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
    Gorilla Glass version

    Gorilla Glass 6

    Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.

    Performance

    The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
    RAM

    8GB

    Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing.
    Android version

    Android 11

    A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
    AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

    Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

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    Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

    Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
    Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
    Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

    Cameras

    megapixels (main camera)

    12MP & 12MP & 12MP

    The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
    The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
    Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
    The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
    wide aperture (main camera)

    f/1.7 & f/2.3 & f/2.2

    With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
    Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
    has a BSI sensor
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    A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
    When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
    Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.

    Operating system

    has clipboard warnings
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    This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
    has location privacy options
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    This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
    You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
    has Mail Privacy Protection
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
    has theme customization
    Sony Xperia 5 III (Android 11)
    Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
    can block app tracking
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
    blocks cross-site tracking
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
    On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
    This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.

    Battery

    Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
    has wireless charging
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    It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
    Supports fast charging
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
    Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
    wireless charging speed

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

    Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
    reverse wireless charging speed

    Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

    Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
    has a removable battery
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
    Has an ultra power-saving mode
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    The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
    has a battery level indicator
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

    Audio

    With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
    has stereo speakers
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
    has aptX
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
    has LDAC
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
    has aptX HD
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
    has aptX Adaptive
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
    Has a radio
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
    More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
    Has dedicated media keys
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    Phones with physical keyboards have dedicated media keys, such as: play, stop, next, previous, volume up/down, etc.

    Features

    has 5G support
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
    Wi-Fi version

    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

    The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
    The download speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can access online content.
    The upload speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can send information to a server or another device.
    Has USB Type-C
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
    Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
    has NFC
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
    The number and type of SIM cards supported.
    Has a fingerprint scanner
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.

    Miscellaneous

    Has a video light
    Sony Xperia 5 III
    A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.

    Price comparison

    Buy used:

    $415

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    $650
    Sony Xperia 5 III amazonSony Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ72 5G Dual 256GB ...Sony Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ72 5G Dual 256GB 8GB RAM Factory Unlocked (GSM Only | No CDMA - not Compatible with Verizon/Sprint) International Version – Green
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    $630
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    $455

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