Sony Xperia 5 III
Where reviewers agreed
- Positive: Compact, comfortable size · 5 sites
- Positive: Beautiful, sharp display · 4 sites
- Positive: Versatile, capable cameras · 4 sites
- Positive: Solid performance · 3 sites
- Positive: Long battery life · 2 sites
- Positive: Great audio quality · 2 sites
- Negative: No wireless charging · 3 sites
Points that 2 or more review sites made.
Key specs
Critic consensus
“We've fallen into a pattern with Xperia 1s and 5s - for the third time now, we're liking the smaller phone better than its supposedly superior bigger sibling. There's actually a pretty straightforward explanation for this - context. The Xperia 1 III takes on the absolute finest on the market and is priced accordingly, but fails to shine. Meanwhile, the Xperia 5 III is positioned lower, costs a fair bit less, and is, well... smaller, but is missing very little from that higher-end model, making it a much more unique proposition than what the 1 III can ever hope to be. So if you're looking for a high-end Sony, the Xperia 5 III is the sensible choice over the 1 III. But, more importantly, the 5 III is hard to beat by any reasonably-sized outside competition either. And by that, we mean there's no match for the completeness of its spec sheet and more or less its actual overall performance.”
“The Sony Xperia 5 III is distinguished by a being a competitive overall package in a very compact and therefore comfortable case. However, together with its compact build, you also have to make some compromises compared to other high-end smartphones such as the Xiaomi Mi 11. As its predecessor before, the Xperia 5 III has large bezels around its OLED panel, which only offers a 1080p resolution. The lack of Qi compatibility is also not up to the current standards in this price class anymore.”
“The Sony Xperia 5 III is an impressive compact alternative to the standard flagship phones — packing great cameras and a beautiful display in a unique, compact design. It’s a shame this formula is let down by poor thermals and confusing camera software.”
“The Sony Xperia 5 III is an excellent Android phone that will meet 99% of users’ needs. It offered solid battery life, a reliable rear camera and a wonderfully clean install of Android.”
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What people actually want to know
When was the Sony Xperia 5 III released?
The Sony Xperia 5 III was released on June 30, 2021.
How long does the battery last on the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a 4,500 mAh battery.
Is the Sony Xperia 5 III water resistant?
The Sony Xperia 5 III carries an IP68 rating.
Note: water resistance degrades over time and manufacturer warranties typically don't cover liquid damage.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III support wireless charging?
No, the Sony Xperia 5 III does not support wireless charging.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 III has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Sony Xperia 5 III have NFC?
Yes, the Sony Xperia 5 III has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.
Where can I get support for the Sony Xperia 5 III?
Visit Sony's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
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