Nokia G400 vs Sony Xperia 5 III

The Nokia G400 (2022) 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 43/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G400 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 477,542); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 198g).

The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Nokia G400 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia G400

Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 5 III

Performance 64
Display 84
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 12

What makes Nokia G400 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (33/100 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
  • Lighter: 168g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 8 points higher (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 leads (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (76/100 vs 51/100).

Sony Xperia 5 III: The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia G400 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 1080x2408 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 20W 30W
Main camera 48 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65/IP68
Dimensions 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g 168 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Nokia G400

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera

Sony Xperia 5 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Nokia G400

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Sony Xperia 5 III

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Nokia G400

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Sony Xperia 5 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G400 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100
477542 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 III Snapdragon 888
51/100 +58.0%
1135878 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 III leads Nokia G400 by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia G400

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 5 III

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (64/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (76/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Nokia G400 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G400 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Nokia G400 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G400 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?

The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.