Sony·Flagship · Released Aug 2021
Xperia 5 III
Compact 6.1″ 4K-ready flagship with variable telephoto.
75/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$999
Color · Black
Display
6.1" OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 888
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.7
Battery
4,500 mAh
Weight
168 g
AI Snapshot
A compact Sony flagship for camera nerds and audiophiles.
Xperia 5 III is one of the last small flagships with a headphone jack and a variable optical zoom. Aged software is the catch.
Subscores · 0–100
Display82
Camera80
Performance78
Battery78
Build82
Value72
- Variable 70/105 mm telephoto.
- Headphone jack + microSD on flagship.
- Light 168 g body.
- IP65/68.
Full specifications
Type
OLED, 120 Hz HDR
Size
6.1 inches
Resolution
2,520 × 1,080 px (21:9)
Main
12 MP, f/1.7, dual-pixel PDAF
Ultrawide
12 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto
12 MP variable 70/105 mm
Selfie
8 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -51.9%
This
780,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -50.7%
This
1,430
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -53.1%
This
3,800
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -54.8%
This
28.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Xperia 5 III released?
The Xperia 5 III was released in Aug 2021.
What is the Xperia 5 III screen size and type?
The Xperia 5 III has a 6.1" OLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Xperia 5 III use?
The Xperia 5 III is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Xperia 5 III have?
The Xperia 5 III ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xperia 5 III battery capacity?
The Xperia 5 III has a 4,500 mAh battery.
What is the Xperia 5 III main camera?
The Xperia 5 III has a 12 MP · f/1.7 main camera.
Does the Xperia 5 III have 5G?
The Xperia 5 III supports 5G (Sub-6 + mmWave).
Is the Xperia 5 III waterproof?
The Xperia 5 III is rated IP65/68 for dust and water resistance.