Sony Xperia 5 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 44/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3140); the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 168g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 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 (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 7 points higher (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100. In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Sony Xperia 5 by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (35/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Sony Xperia 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.