Sony Xperia 5 III vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (76/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Sony Xperia 5 III was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I 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, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (76/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.