Sony Xperia 5 III vs Sony Xperia X Performance
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia X Performance (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 24/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 12 MP vs 23 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 333,877).
Sony Xperia 5 III
Sony Xperia X Performance
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 73/100)
- Better main camera: 23MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 164g vs 168g
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Sony Xperia X Performance, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 27 points higher (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (63/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (63/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Sony Xperia X Performance are nearly equal (20/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Sony Xperia X Performance are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia X Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 615 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 2700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 6.0.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 143.7×70.4×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia X Performance
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia X Performance
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Sony Xperia X Performance, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Sony Xperia X Performance by 235.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia X Performance
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In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (63/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (84/100 vs 46/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Sony Xperia X Performance are nearly equal (20/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance (35/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Sony Xperia X Performance are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Performance by 27 points (51/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia X Performance — 24/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Sony Xperia X Performance?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia X Performance is a better fit for everyday use.