Sony Xperia 5 III

128 GB, Black, 6.10", Hybrid Dual SIM, 12 Mpx, 5G
Currently out of stock

Product details

Ultimate speed and more in a compact design: The compact yet powerful Xperia 5 III combines the impressive AF speed of its predecessor with optimal optics up to 105 mm. This handy smartphone exceeds your
expectations many times over, from image quality to gaming. In a world where smartphones are getting bigger and bigger, the Xperia 5 III sets benchmarks for an alternative approach. With 5G speeds, powerful performance and an impressively long battery life, this smartphone is equipped with Sony's optimal technologies for cameras, displays, sound and gaming - while being compact enough to be effortlessly operated one-handed. The Xperia 5 III has been developed in collaboration with the experts of the perfect 9 Series cameras, renowned for their leading autofocus technology. In addition, feedback from professional photographers has been incorporated to fine-tune the technology, photo features and results. Key features include fast AF on all three cameras and subject tracking technology that keeps moving images in sharp focus.

Key specifications

Memory
8 GB
Storage capacity
128 GB
Display size (inches)
6.10"
Image resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels
Operating system
Android
Capacity
4500 mAh
Number of cameras
Triple camera
Item number
15758200

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
XQBQ52C2B.EEAC
Release date
4.10.2021

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Case material
Glass
Specific material description
Glass

Smartphone features

Model range
Sony Xperia
Mobile features
3.5mm jack socket
Fingerprint

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 11

Display properties

Display size (inches)
6.10"
Screen technology
OLED
Image resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels
Aspect ratio
21:9
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Pixel density
449 ppi
Colour depth
240 bits

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
5G
5G Mode
SA (Standalone)
Connectivity
Bluetooth
NFC
WiFi hotspot
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Bluetooth version
5.2
Audio features
aptX HD

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Triple camera
Camera resolution
12 Mpx
F number main camera
1.70 f
Main camera angle
82°
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution
12 Mpx
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity
2.20 f
Ultra wide angle camera angle
124°
Tele camera resolution
12 Mpx
Telecamera luminous intensity
2.80 f
Camera feature
HDR
Optical zoom
Image stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Zoom
Optical zoom
Front camera resolution
8 Mpx
F number front camera
2 f
Max. Video resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. video resolution standard
UHD 4K
Refresh rate at max. resolution
120p

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C

Processor

Mobile processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Processor clock frequency
2.84 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
8 GB
Storage capacity
128 GB
Max. memory extension
1000 GB
Memory card type
microSDXC

SIM

SIM card type
Nano SIM
SIM type
Hybrid Dual SIM
SIM slot
Nano SIM
SIM slot 2
Memory card
Nano SIM

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyro sensor
Proximity sensor

Navigation system properties

Type of satellite navigation system
A-GPS
Compass
Galileo
GLONASS
Navigation software
Google Maps

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Capacity
4500 mAh
Charging technology
Fast Charge

Durability

Protection type (IP code)
IP65
IP68

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Smarthome communication standard
Google Assistant

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power adapter

Product dimensions

Height
8.20 mm
Width
68 mm
Length
157 mm
Weight
168 g

Package dimensions

Length
9 cm
Width
6 cm
Height
19 cm
Weight
422 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 14.Google
  • 14.Nothing
  • 16.Sony
  • 17.Cat
  • 18.Crosscall

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 22.ASUS
  • 22.Fairphone
  • 24.Motorola
  • 25.Cat
  • 26.Sony

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 16.Nothing
  • 17.Motorola
  • 17.Sony
  • 17.ZTE
  • 20.realme
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good86/100
Very good80/100Rank 11 out of 41
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