Sony Xperia 1 III vs Sony Xperia 5
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 44/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3140); the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 5
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 186g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Sony Xperia 5, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 16 points higher (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Sony Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3140 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Sony Xperia 5 by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (46/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Sony Xperia 5?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.