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Xperia 1 III
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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Sony Xperia 1 III offers a larger screen and more RAM, which may provide a smoother experience, especially for multitasking and gaming, but it's at a premium price. Its camera system is very similar to the Sony Xperia 5 III's, meaning you'll get comparable photo and video quality from both devices despite the price difference. If a large screen and more RAM are not critical for you, the Xperia 5 III has a similar camera quality, and its battery life is actually better, all for a lower price. Both have the 3.5mm headphone jack and similar design and build, but the Xperia 5 III may provide more value for money if the larger screen and additional RAM are not your priorities. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Best in class display quality
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Good battery life

Key differences

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Battery

5.6 Hours
Xperia 1 III
Xperia 5 III
7.3 Hours
The Sony Xperia 1 III has 5.6 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III has 7.3 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Sony Xperia 1 III has a screen size of 6.5 inches and the Sony Xperia 5 III is 6.1 inches.

Cost

$899
Xperia 1 III
Xperia 5 III
$450
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The Sony Xperia 1 III has a price of $899 and the Sony Xperia 5 III costs $450.
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Key similarities

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Overall Camera Quality

6.0
Xperia 1 III
Xperia 5 III
6.0
The Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 5 III both have only fair overall cameras quality.

Photo Quality

5.9
Xperia 1 III
Xperia 5 III
5.9
The Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 5 III both have poor photos.

Video Quality

6.0
Xperia 1 III
Xperia 5 III
6.0
The Sony Xperia 1 III and Sony Xperia 5 III both have only fair videos.

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How the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Sony Xperia 5 III compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Sony Xperia 1 IIISony Xperia 5 III
Sony Xperia 1 IIISony Xperia 5 III

GENERAL

Price
$899
$450
Brand
SonySony
Operating System
AndroidAndroid
Release Date
August 25, 2021October 8, 2021

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.5"6.1"
Resolution
3840 x 16442520 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
643449
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
SD888SD888
Internal Storage
256 GB128 GB
RAM
12 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
6/106/10
Photos Score
5.9/105.9/10
Videos Score
6/106/10
Rear Cameras
Main, Ultrawide, TelephotoMain, Ultrawide, Telephoto
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS12 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.6 Hours7.3 Hours
Battery Capacity
4500 mAh4500 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesNo
Wireless charging Speed
15 W0 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
6.5" x 2.8"6.18" x 2.68"
Weight
5.93 oz5.93 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.25.2
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
66
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78(SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Fingerprint sensor: SideFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
BlackBlack, Green
Stock Android
YesYes
SD Card
YesYes

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TechRadar

James Peckham | August 2021
"For those who enjoy Sony’s Android phones, or who want a top-tier smartphone with a versatile camera, a beautiful screen and strong battery life, this is a great choice. If your budget can stretch to it, and you're a fan of its looks, it could be a great option."

Sony Xperia 5 III

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Android Authority

Robert Triggs | October 2022
"The Sony Xperia 5 III excels when it comes to rear camera photography, its display and multi-media features, and all-day battery life. Buy the Xperia 5 III if you’re looking for a fun but imperfect camera setup, customizable gaming features, all-day battery life, and all the best multimedia capabilities that Sony has to offer"

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About Sony

Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.

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