Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia 5 V

The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 66/100 vs 52/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,519,456 vs 1,119,714).

The Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 12
Sony Xperia 5 V
Performance 74
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1519456 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 182g vs 186g

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 14 points higher (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 III Sony Xperia 5 V
Processor Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1119714 1519456
Geekbench Single 1488 2004
Geekbench Multi 3373 5311
Display 6.5" OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 30W
Wireless charging 11W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 12 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP65
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 182 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Sony Xperia 5 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
52/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100 +26.3%
1519456 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 V leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (74/100 vs 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, the Sony Xperia 5 V significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (56/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (74/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.