Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $449 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 895,533).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Better camera (35/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3000
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (35/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 21.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (35/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (53/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on camera score (35/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.