Sony Xperia 5 III
Sony Xperia 5 III
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CAMERA: Fair—6.0/10
SIZE: Medium Android
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a mid-range priced phone featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display. It operates on Android with a glass back, and has 128GB of storage along with expandable storage via an SD card. The battery capacity is solid at 4500mAh and it includes a 3.5mm headphone jack. The camera system supports HDR video and RAW output, but the still photo and video quality are fair, not exceptional. It provides a 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth display experience, and it is equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor and 8GB of RAM, ensuring good performance for most tasks. The phone also offers features like 5G support, IP68 dust and water resistance, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. If you're looking for a phone with a good screen, decent battery life, modern processor, and expandable storage at a mid-range price point, the Xperia 5 III is a noteworthy option. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
- Has front-facing stereo speakers
- Capable of 120fps 4K video recording
Cons
- Average camera quality
- No wireless charging capability
- Limited to 128GB storage
Ratings by Category
Performance:4.2
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Battery Life:4.0
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.
Overall Camera:3.0
The Overall Camera rating is based on a combination of the comprehensive Photos and Videos ratings, with photo quality weighted 80% and video quality weighted 20%.
Photos:3.0
The Sony Xperia 5 III takes fair photos partially because it has only average low-light performance which impacts its ability to capture details and colors in dim conditions. Additionally, its selfie quality is deemed fair, indicating that front-facing photos may lack in detail or color accuracy compared to higher-rated cameras.
Videos:3.0
The Sony Xperia 5 III has fair video-taking capabilities due to its somewhat limited video software experience, which might not offer the most intuitive or feature-rich functionality for users. However, the phone's video stabilization is rated good, which means it can competently reduce camera shake during recording, helping to produce smoother footage.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $600 | ||
Brand | Sony | ||
Operating System | Android | ||
Release Date | October 8, 2021 | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 6.1" | ||
Resolution | 2520 x 1080 | ||
Variable refresh rate | No | ||
Pixels Per Inch | 449 | ||
Display Type | OLED | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | SD888 | ||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score  | 6/10 | ||
Photos Score | 5.9/10 | ||
Videos Score | 6/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | ||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | ||
Wireless Charging | No | ||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | ||
Reverse wireless charging | No | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | 6.18" x 2.68" | ||
Weight | 5.93 oz | ||
Back Material | Glass | ||
Stereo Speakers | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | Yes | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | ||
A2DP | Yes | ||
WiFi Version | 6 | ||
NFC | Yes | ||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | ||
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | ||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | ||
Color | Black, Green | ||
Stock Android | Yes | ||
SD Card | Yes | ||
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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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