Sony Xperia 5 II vs Sony Xperia 5 III: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia 5 II vs Sony Xperia 5 III. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia 5 IISony Xperia 5 IIGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
Sony Xperia 5 IIISony Xperia 5 IIIGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia 5 II
Sony Xperia 5 II
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Sony Xperia 5 III
Sony Xperia 5 III
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.1Design & Materials 7.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.8Performance & Hardware 7.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.8Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 8.1 Connectivity 8.6 Connectivity
Battery score 5.3 Battery 6.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.3
6 reviews
9.1
5 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia 5 II vs Sony Xperia 5 III

Specs Sony Xperia 5 II prices Sony Xperia 5 II
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		Sony Xperia 5 III price compare Sony Xperia 5 III
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.1" 6.1"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 21:9 21:9
Dimensions 68.0 mm
158.0 mm
8.0 mm 		68.0 mm
157.0 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 163 g 169 g
Micro SnapD. 865
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 888
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 748.900
v10 		880.000
v10
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX555
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Sony Sony
Aliases -- Xperia 5 Mark III, Xperia 5 Mk III

Release Date
Release date September 2020,
3 years ago 		April 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia 5 II
Sony Xperia 5 III
Sony Xperia 5 II
Sony Xperia 5 III
Size
68.0 mm • 158.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.0 mm • 157.0 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 169 g
Usable surface 82 % 81 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Resistance IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver
Black

Green

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.1" 6.1"
Type Oled Oled
Aspect Ratio 21:9 21:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2520 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2520 px
Density 449 Pixels per inch 449 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • DCI-P3
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • sRGB standard
  • 100% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.2
8.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.8
10
Is it comfortable?
10
10
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.8
9.0
Number of reviews
6 reviews
5 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 600 Mhz Adreno 660

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
748.900
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
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880.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 88% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.5
9.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
10
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
8.6
Number of reviews
6 reviews
5 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX555 Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.80 µm 1.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/1.76" --
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony Exmor RS
Type
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.3
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony Exmor RS
Type
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K4H7
Type -- PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.8
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
7.3
Quality of selfies
8.7
7.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
7.5
Number of reviews
6 reviews
5 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.8
9.3
And the WiFi?
10
9.5
Number of reviews
6 reviews
5 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
21.0W 		Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Bypass Charging
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
6 reviews
5 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 20%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 17%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
6 reviews
5 reviews
Prices
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