Sony Xperia 5 III 5G vs Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G

Our verdict: If selfies matter, the Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G leads with a 12MP front-facing lens. Without a contract, the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G is the better deal at £399.00 SIM-free.

Screen
6.1" 6.1"
Display
OLED OLED, 1B colors
Resolution
1080 x 2520 1080 x 2520
Pixels Per Inch
449 449
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
157 x 68 x 8.2 mm 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm
Weight
168 grams 172 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts
SIM-free
£399.00 £599.00
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G Sony Xperia 5 III 5G Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G
Screen 6.1" 6.1"
Display OLED OLED, 1B colors
Resolution 1080 x 2520 1080 x 2520
Pixels Per Inch 449 449
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 157 x 68 x 8.2 mm 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm
Weight 168 grams 172 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts
SIM-free £399.00 £599.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G or Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 449 pixels per inch, and the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G uses a OLED panel while the Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G has a OLED, 1B colors.

Which has the better camera, the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G or Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G?

The Sony Xperia 5 III 5G features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G or Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G?

The Sony Xperia 5 III 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £399.00.

What storage options are available for the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G and Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G?

The Sony Xperia 5 III 5G is available in 128GB, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G and Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G use?

The Sony Xperia 5 III 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G or Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G?

It's a trade-off: the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G is lighter but the Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 168 grams, though the Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G or Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP53 - dust and splash protection.

What operating system do the Sony Xperia 5 III 5G and Sony Xperia 5 IV 5G run?

Both phones run Android.