Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 52/100 vs 51/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 186g).
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Better portability (76/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 1 points higher (52/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100. In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Launch price difference: $300. Sony Xperia 5 III was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.