Sony Xperia 5 III The Sony Xperia 5 III is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).
2021 · Mid-range · Android 11 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.1" · 157 x 68 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 2.68 x 0.32 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 12 MP · Zeiss optics
⚖️ Compare With
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use
✓ Smooth Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓ 8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking
✓ Sharp 449 PPI screen
✓ 6.1" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗ 12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
💻 Display
Sharpness
449 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Multi-Camera Setup
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
Main Video
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,500 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
📱 Design & Build
Weight
168g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
157 x 68 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 2.68 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III support 5G?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 III supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III have NFC?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III support wireless charging?› No, the Sony Xperia 5 III charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III support fast charging?› Charging details: Wired, PD, 50% in 30 min.
Is the Sony Xperia 5 III waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Sony Xperia 5 III is rated IP65/IP68 — IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III have expandable storage?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 III supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III support dual SIM?› The Sony Xperia 5 III SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 III has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 III has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Sony Xperia 5 III ship with?› The Sony Xperia 5 III ships with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13.
What type of USB port does the Sony Xperia 5 III use?› The Sony Xperia 5 III uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III support Wi-Fi 7?› The Sony Xperia 5 III supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Sony Xperia 5 III has 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
