Sony Xperia 5 III – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 04.15.21 | Updated: 04.24.23
  • Model: Xperia 5 III
  • Brand: Sony
  • Rating: 3.29 out of 5 (24 votes)
  • Price: 
  • Year of manufacture: 2021
  • Dimensions: 157 x 68 x 8.2 mm
  • Weight: 168 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 128GB 8GB RAM
  • Screen: OLED 6.1 inches
  • Battery: 4500 mAh
  • Rear camera: Triple, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Sony Xperia 5 III specs

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Sony Xperia 5 III Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Sony Xperia 5 III
Launch date

2021, April 14

Sony Xperia 5 III PricePrice

First price

Sony Xperia 5 III dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.18 in (157 mm)
Width

2.68 in ( 68 mm)
Depth

0.32 in ( 8.2 mm)
Weight

5.93 oz (168 grams)
Build materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water resistant

IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Colors

Black, Green, Pink
Case

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Sony Xperia 5 III screenScreen

Technology OLED
Size

6.1 in
Screen Area

86.9 cm2
Resolution

1080 x 2520 px
Points per inch

449 PPI
Color Depth

1B
Ratio (height:width)

21:9
Ratio (screen:body)

81.4%
Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Additional Features

-120Hz
-HDR BT.2020
Screen protector

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Sony Xperia 5 III ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU

- Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680)
GPU

- Adreno 660

Sony Xperia 5 III Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Sony Xperia 5 III SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 11
User Interface

Sony Xperia 5 III main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Triple
Specs

-12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7'', 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
-12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 105mm (telephoto), 1/2.9'', Dual Pixel PDAF, 3x/4.4x optical zoom, OIS
-12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.6'', Dual Pixel PDAF
Features

Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Video Recording 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS

Sony Xperia 5 III selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single
Specs

-8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4'', 1.12µm
Features

HDR
Video Recording 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS

Sony Xperia 5 III Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
-3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA
-5G - 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G

Sony Xperia 5 III wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
USB USB Type-C 3.1; USB On-The-Go, video output

Sony Xperia 5 III Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

4500 mAh
Type

Li-Po, non-removable

Charging

-Fast charging 30W, 50% in 30 min
-USB Power Delivery

Sony Xperia 5 III sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No
Others -24-bit/192kHz audio
-Dynamic vibration system
-stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum

Other specifications

Others

Sony Xperia 5 III AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Sony Xperia 5 III scores 727390 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) chipset.

Sony Xperia 5 III antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score727390 (Position 12 out of 1146)
Antutu 8 Ranking
6. vivo X60 Pro+ 5G806312
7. Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro782032
8. Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate765103
9. vivo X60 Pro734021
10. vivo X60 Pro 5G733620
11. vivo iQOO 7727730
12. Sony Xperia 5 III727390
13. vivo iQOO Neo5721849
14. Xiaomi Mi 11708990
15. vivo X60t Pro+698659
16. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming688889
17. Huawei Mate X2 4G688336
18. Huawei Mate X2688257

Sony Xperia 5 III geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core1392 (Position 63 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core2956 (Position 131 out of 577)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan3714 (Position 83 out of 282)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL3496 (Position 75 out of 325)
GeekBench 5 Single Core1077 (Position 196 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core3136 (Position 272 out of 1873)
GeekBench 6 Single Core Ranking
57. Xiaomi 12S Ultra1460
58. Sony Xperia Pro-I1454
59. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip41451
60. Oppo Find X5 Pro1449
61. Google Pixel 7 Pro1404
62. Google Pixel Fold1402
63. Sony Xperia 5 III1392
64. OnePlus 10T1389
65. Google Pixel 6a1369
66. Google Pixel 7a1366
67. Google Pixel 71365
68. Google Pixel 61361
69. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro1359
GeekBench 6 Multi Core Ranking
125. OnePlus Nord 2T2989
126. Samsung Galaxy A352988
127. Fairphone 52985
128. Asus ROG Phone 32975
129. Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G2962
130. Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra2961
131. Sony Xperia 5 III2956
132. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G2936
133. Xiaomi Mi 11X2931
134. Realme X7 Pro2916
135. Honor V30 Pro2913
136. Xiaomi Poco X62910
137. Huawei P50 Pro2891
GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
190. Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate1093
191. vivo iQOO 9 SE1092
192. Huawei Pura 70 Ultra1090
193. Realme 11x1089
194. Huawei P50 Pocket1085
195. OnePlus 9 Pro1080
196. Sony Xperia 5 III1077
197. Motorola Moto S30 Pro1069
198. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G1068
199. OnePlus 91055
200. Motorola Moto G200 5G1049
201. Huawei Mate 60 Pro1044
202. vivo S17 Pro1043
GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
266. Huawei P40 Pro+3183
267. Asus Zenfone 83182
268. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G3177
269. vivo S163145
270. Meizu 18x3145
271. Xiaomi 11T Pro3137
272. Sony Xperia 5 III3136
273. Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra3133
274. Motorola Edge 20 Pro3122
275. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra3119
276. Asus Zenfone 7 ZS670KS3112
277. Google Pixel Fold3107
278. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G3105

Compared to its rivals: the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 1021542 points in AnTuTu , and the Apple iPhone 12 scores 1070567 points in AnTuTu .

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Sony. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Description of the Sony Xperia 5 III Specs

The Sony Xperia 5 III is a high-performance smartphone that boasts an array of features suitable for tech enthusiasts and mobile power users alike. Released on April 14, 2021, this device integrates advanced network technology, supporting GSM, HSPA, LTE, and 5G connectivity options, ensuring smooth and rapid data transfer no matter where you are. Dual SIM capability is available for users who prefer to separate personal and business lines, all encapsulated within an ultra-accessible 6.1-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz.

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Sony Xperia 5 III Reviews and Opinions

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Sony Xperia 5 III Release Date

The Sony Xperia 5 III was officially announced and released on April 14, 2021. It is available in Black, Green, Pink.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia 5 III cost?

The price of the Sony Xperia 5 III varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at . Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Sony Xperia 5 III come out?

The Sony Xperia 5 III was released on April 14, 2021.

What is the size and weight of Sony Xperia 5 III ?

The Sony Xperia 5 III has dimensions of Height: 157 mm Width: 68 mm Thickness: 8.2 mm and weighs approximately 168 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Sony Xperia 5 III?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.1 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2520 px at a pixel density of 449 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Sony Xperia 5 III have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) with processor Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680). Sony Xperia 5 III is available with internal memory of 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The device have a Triple rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7'', 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 105mm (telephoto), 1/2.9'', Dual Pixel PDAF, 3x/4.4x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.6'', Dual Pixel PDAF and features like Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4'', 1.12µm and features like HDR

What colors does the Sony Xperia 5 III come in?

The Sony Xperia 5 III is available in the following colors: Black, Green, Pink.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Sony Xperia 5 III scores 727390 points in AnTuTu 8.

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