Sony Xperia 5 III vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia 5 III
1category wins
Sony Xperia 5 IV
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Faster chip
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia 5 III
Best value for money
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2520 | 2520 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 449 | 449 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 81.4 | 83.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Sony Xperia 5 IV +11%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Sony Xperia 5 IV +18%AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV +14%| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,500 | 1,662 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,537 | 4,188 |
| AnTuTu | 1,135,878 | 1,294,871 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm, (telephoto) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 60mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 157 | 156 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 168 | 172 |
| Width (mm) | 68 | 67 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, April 14 | 2022, September 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 08 | Available. Released 2022, September 22 |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Europe |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia 5 III | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia 5 III and Sony Xperia 5 IV are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia 5 IV is 13% cheaper at 59,000 DZD versus 68,000 DZD for the Sony Xperia 5 III, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Sony Xperia 5 IV packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia 5 IV posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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