Nokia G310 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nokia G310 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G310 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 477,542); the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia G310 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G310
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Nokia G310 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 30W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 195g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G310 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G310 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G310 (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nokia G310 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G310 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G310 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G310 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G310 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G310
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G310
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G310
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G310 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Nokia G310 by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G310
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G310 (64/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nokia G310 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G310 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G310 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G310 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G310 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably better than the Nokia G310 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G310 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nokia G310 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G310 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nokia G310 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G310 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G310 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.