Xperia 5 III 128GB

Experience serious power in the palm of your hand with the Xperia 5 III. Boasting 5G speed, powerful performance and impressive battery life—the Xperia 5 III packs the latest Sony camera, display, sound and gaming technologies into a compact design that comfortably fits in your hand.

Product Highlights:

- Variable tele lens and Dual PD sensor with Real-time Eye AF

- 360 Reality Audio through its speakers, 360 Spatial Sound up-mixing

- 120Hz 6.1” HDR OLED display “powered by CineAlta”

- Triple camera with four focal lengths and object tracking

- Win with Game Enhancer’s custom display, audio and mic. settings

- Evolved Full-stage front facing stereo speakers for enhanced sound

- Use as high-quality external monitor and live stream from your camera

- IP65/68 water resistance and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 display

- 5G connectivity and speed; Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform

- Long 4500mAh battery life charges up to 50% capacity in 30 minute

- As of 1/11/2022, please consult with your network operator to ensure compatibility with their network.

Product Features:

Speed and beyond in the palm of your hand

Experience serious power in the palm of your hand with the Xperia 5 III. Boasting 5G speed, powerful performance and impressive battery life. The Xperia 5 III combines lightning fast autofocus performance with incredible high frame rate recording up to 20fps for still and 120p for movie with fast continuous autofocus and auto-exposure calculations of up to 60 times per second. It’s also boasts a 120Hz immersive 6.1” 21:9 HDR OLED display. The 120Hz refresh rate display offers a smooth scrolling experience and brings content to life whether watching your favorite movie or gaining an edge during fast action gaming which also includes 240Hz Motion blur reduction that updates the image an incredible 240 times per second for blur-free action. Even charging the 4500mAh battery is fast at up to 50% capacity in 30 minutes.

Professional technology from Alpha cameras

The Xperia 5 III was co-developed with the engineers behind the latest Alpha 9 series cameras, renowned for their industry-leading autofocus technology, and with input from professional photographers, who helped tune the technology and refine the photographic experience and results. Key features include fast AF in all three cameras, plus Real-Time Eye AF and object tracking5 technology for accurate shots of moving subjects.

Three cameras with four versatile lens options

Expand your creative possibilities with four versatile focal lengths in a triple camera array, featuring fast, accurate AF across all cameras. With four versatile focal lengths, the Xperia 5 III puts a huge variety of shots within your reach from the ultra-wide angle 16mm F2.2 lens and 1/2.6” sensor to the 24mm F 1.7 wide angle lens with 1/1.7” sensor and Optical SteadyShot® to the variable telephoto 70mm F2.3 and 105mm F2.8 lens with Optical SteadyShot®. All three sensors are 12MP Dual PDAF providing continuous AF to keep focus on moving subjects.

Outstanding ZEISS® quality in your Xperia

ZEISS® optics are calibrated specifically for your Xperia smartphone to enhance image quality while the ZEISS T* coating that contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast by reducing reflections.

Lightning fast focus, even at long range

Two focal lengths are included in one telephoto module, 70mm and 105mm, complete with a Dual PDAF (Dual Photo Diode autofocus) sensor. Thanks to Sony's unique telephoto system that supports fast AF even at extended focal lengths, so even when you switch between 70mm and 105mm, the focal lens unit and the AF lens unit work in unison to focus fast, letting you capture moving subjects even at distance.

Experience Real-time Eye AF - for humans and animals

Capture stunning portraits of both people and animals with the sparkle and liveliness of perfect eye in focus with Real-time Eye AF5. Even if your subject turns or when one eye is covered, or another object passes in front of your subject, the Xperia 5 III will still find your subjects eye and focus fast. Selecting between human and animal is as simple as touching the preferred subject on the screen.

Capture unmissable moments

Combining quickfire 20fps burst shooting with 60fps continuous AF/AE (autofocus and auto-exposure) calculation3, the Xperia 5 III lets you capture images you wouldn’t think were possible with a smartphone. You can take hundreds of images in seconds to capture that one perfect moment and get clear, in-focus shots of even fast-moving scenes.

Less image noise even in burst shooting

The Xperia 5 III with BIONZ X™ for mobile engine has a unique algorithm developed by Sony, for increased light sensitivity and images with less noise. It has been designed to deliver great quality images with less noise than its predecessor in low light situations, even when using continuous shooting.

Get more clarity from a bigger sensor

The Xperia 5 III has a larger 1/1.7” sensor13 to capture more light, and BIONZ X™ for mobile to deliver outstanding results in all lighting conditions. The 1/1.7" Exmor RS™ image sensor has larger pixels, which receive more light for better image quality.

Discover Photography Pro – inspired by Alpha

With Photography Pro on the Xperia 5 III you'll find controls usually found on professional cameras. Using a landscape orientation interface inspired by Alpha cameras, you can choose P/S/M manual controls or automatic settings. Additional settings include Focus mode, Focus Area, Shutter Speed, ISO, Exposure Comp, White Balance, RAW/JPEG files. You can also enjoy new Basic mode for effortless shooting and the convenience of a Smartphone interface with Touch shutter button, Computational Bokeh (Background defocus), Selfie, Panorama and more.

Professional editing

The Xperia 5 III lets you shoot in RAW format in addition to the traditional JPEG. Shooting in RAW means you have all the original image data at your disposal. Unlike compressed image files like JPEGs, this gives you total control, over the final results, when it comes to editing and processing your shots.

Dedicated shutter button

Just like a professional camera, the Xperia 5 III has a dedicated ergonomic shutter button.

AI super resolution zoom

A digital zoom with uncompromising image quality. Unlike conventional digital zoom, which compromises image quality, the Xperia 5 III features new AI super resolution zoom, which uses Sony's AI processing to restore detail and definition to your pictures.

Capture smooth, stable video

The Xperia 5 III features the very latest Optical SteadyShot™ with FlawlessEye™16, which couples the image sensor's increased reading speed with Sony's original algorithm for optical image stabilization. The result is supremely smooth, shake-free video footage.

Use as high-quality external monitor and live stream from your camera

To further enhance your photographic experience, you can use the Xperia 5 III as a professional-grade high-quality external monitor or viewfinder for your Alpha or compatible camera with a range of useful settings such as brightness, zoom and grid lines. Simply connect to a camera supporting USB video class (UVC) or with a compatible HDMI to USB cable and adaptor7. Using a third-party live streaming application, the Xperia 5 III can stream video content from a camera or camcorder for a high-quality live stream leveraging the same wired connection.

Immerse yourself in a HDR OLED 120Hz refresh rate displa

Boasting a stunning HDR OLED 120Hz refresh rate1 display, the Xperia 5 III offers a uniquely immersive viewing experience. And with no notches to interrupt your view on the 6.1" 21:9 display1, losing yourself in your favorite movies or TV shows has never been easier. The X1™ for mobile engine brings BRAVIA HDR remaster technology to everything you watch. Even streaming content will have more contrast, color and clarity.

Professional level color reproduction

Experience unprecedented color accuracy with Creator mode "powered by CineAlta". Now featuring a specially calibrated D65 white point, it references the color reproduction of Sony professional color monitors used in leading Hollywood studio productions so you can enjoy your favorite entertainment exactly as its creators intended. It also lets you calibrate the color temperature to D50 or D55, both suitable for checking paper printing, enabling you to see accurate colors as intended and photographed.

Dolby Atmos® sound tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment

Watching a movie with Dolby Atmos® is an immersive experience, with multi-dimensional sound flowing above and around you. Now you can experience Dolby Atmos® sound tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment with headphones or the Full-stage stereo speakers.

Professional-grade display

The Xperia 5 III features a 10 bit equivalent display (8 bit with 2 bit smoothing) that can display a wide range of colors without banding. With a high contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, it can present deeper levels of black, while colors appear more natural. The D65 white point has been specially calibrated for higher accuracy and the display also supports professional level reproduction standards, with wide color space ITU-R BT.202023, as well as DCI-P3 with Illuminant D65.

Ultra-smooth scrolling

Not only does the 21:9 6.1” OLED display offer more real estate for viewing content, but thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate1, the display offers incredibly smooth scrolling and seamless image transitions when you're browsing the internet or navigating the menu.

Game winning display

The Xperia 5 III has a game winning display with fluid motion from the native 120Hz Refresh rate, so fast-moving objects are rendered clearly for seriously smooth gameplay. With its 21:9 display, the Xperia 5 III gives you a much wider view of the action – a major advantage in those close-fought contests. And with 240Hz Motion blur reduction20 the display updates the image an incredible 240 times per second for blur-free action.

Win with Game Enhancer’s custom display settings

Maintain peak performance with custom display settings. The Xperia 5 III lets you adjust white balance, so you can see the action more clearly and spot your opponents more easily20. It's more comfortable for your eyes too so you can play for longer without feeling the strain. Strike first in the dark. An invaluable new gaming feature, L-γ raiser (Low gamma raiser) makes it easier to see your opponents in the dark. By enhancing image details in dark areas, it highlights your enemies without overexposing bright areas of the screen - so you can hit them before they hit you.

Improve gameplay with custom audio settings

Audio is another important element for immersive gaming, so the Xperia 5 III and offers a number of features to make it as clear and defined as possible. Audio equalizer lets you heighten sounds such as footsteps or gunshots, so you can hear your opponents coming and react before they do.

Clearer communication with your team

In team games, good communication is vital, so the Xperia 5 III features the Optimize V.C. (voice chat) microphone, which reduces background noise based on your chosen headset type (two types of settings – headset not included). Meaning you and your teammates can hear each other loud and clear. In addition, the 3.5mm audio jack lets you plug in your favorite gaming headset and enjoy in-game sound and chat with almost no audio latency.

Accuracy is everything

For those games where you need exceptional accuracy combined with fast fingers, the Xperia 5 III gives you the edge. Precise and fast moves are easier with the Xperia 5 III which features 240Hz Touch scanning rate – meaning the action happens exactly as you intended for precision control. And with Fast Touch response20, the system recognizes your touch at the precise moment you intended. When the action is raging all around you, even tiny mistakes can be costly – so the Xperia 5 III lets you block the touch area on your display to avoid wrong moves.

Get in the zone

Determined to climb that leaderboard? The Xperia 5 III has a range of features to help make sure you're fully focused and ready to perform. No distractions, just you and the game. Choose Competition mode to disable notifications, incoming calls and other potential distractions so you can focus purely on your gameplay. Tune your performance and touch response, speed and frame rate for improved gameplay. Or choose battery life mode to make sure your gaming time lasts as long as possible. Find your ideal settings for gaming

Record and share your gameplay

The Xperia 5 III makes it incredibly simple to record and share your gaming highlights in high quality. Now you can relive your winning moments in all their glory thanks to high-quality game recording in up to 120fps. Never miss your best gaming moments. Whatever you're playing, R.T. record (Rewind time record) automatically pre-records 30 seconds of game footage, so you can easily rewind and capture key moments like match-winning plays, then share them online. To help you create gameplay videos to share online, Audio mixer lets you adjust voice volume and game volume separately for a balanced sound. And it lets you record at maximum volume even if you’re gaming at low volume on a headset. Want to take a screenshot of a key moment or memorable victory? The Xperia 1 III is able to capture up to 600 images in 30 seconds, so it couldn't be simpler.

Stress free power control

When using a charging cable for gaming, Heat Suppression power control powers the phone systems directly rather than charging the battery. This reduces thermal stress, helping to maintain gaming performance and keep your battery healthy for longer.

Take control with a DUALSHOCK®4 controller

For even more fun on-the-go, you can connect your Xperia 5 III with a DUALSHOCK®4 controller15 and play a range of Android games.

Hear music as it was meant to be heard

With audio tuned in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment, the Xperia 5 III has been engineered to deliver a truly authentic listening experience, whether you're using headphones or the built-in Full-stage stereo speakers. Improved speaker design is a key element of the outstanding Xperia 5 III listening experience with higher output than its predecessor6 and advanced 360 Spatial Sound.

3.5mm audio jack for ultimate sound quality

Thanks to improvements to materials and electronic components, the 3.5mm audio jack on the Xperia 5 III not only offers convenience but also delivers high fidelity sound quality. Distortion is reduced, especially between mid and max volume, and brings more realistic sound – with clear ensembles, smooth vocals, and deep basslines.

Experience 360 Reality Audio – like you're there with the artist

Immerse yourself in sound all around you, as real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio4, music has never been so immersive and so real. With the Xperia 5 III, you can enjoy the experience through wired or wireless headphones or the built-in Full-stage stereo speakers4.

Turn your stereo music into immersive 360 Spatial Sound

If the music source you’re listening to is 2-channel stereo, then new 360 Spatial Sound comes into play. It enables the Xperia 5 III to up-mix your favorite stereo tracks into an immersive sound experience, in real time. The technology works with local audio files and streaming services to further enhance your listening experience.

Upgrade your experience with personalization

With selected Sony headphones (compatibility may vary) and the Sony | Headphones Connect app, you can enjoy a custom immersive musical field by analyzing your individual ear shape using the camera on your Xperia. Go here for more information https://www.sony.com/electronics/headphones-connect-app

Improve the quality of all your music with AI

DSEE Ultimate enhances the quality of all your digital music, using AI to automatically improve audio frequency and dynamic range in real-time. Both high and low ranges are improved taking each track close to High-Resolution Audio quality. It works with wired or wireless headphones24, on local files and even streaming services25. With High-Resolution Audio or High-Resolution Audio Wireless18 via LDAC, you can hear music that reproduces the full range of sound, with dynamics and detail just as the artists intended.

Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta"

Record movies with the similar parameters and color settings as the professionals. Capture the look from Sony’s Digital Cinema Cameras with eight different color pre-sets, include VENICE CS, inspired by our professional camera CineAlta, to bring the mood of different cinema styles to your creations. An intuitive user interface, 21:9 ratio movie recording14, 4K HDR 24, 25, 30 and 60fps give you the professional tools you the need for that cinematic look. Capture high-quality slow-motion footage in 4K HDR 120fps15 to create dramatic and expressive moments.

Intelligent wind filter

Record movies with better audio with Intelligent wind filter. The Xperia 5 III includes Sony’s industry-leading audio separation technology, for highly effective wind filtering that delivers clearer audio with less wind noise.

Streamlining the filmmaking process

The Xperia 5 III features a range of UI improvements designed specifically with movie makers in mind. Easily check how much free memory is remaining and how much recording time is still available to help you control your workflow. Easy access to recording settings info allows you to check which parameters you used on a particular clip so you can apply them to other projects. Each clip's parameter details now include resolution, FPS, Look, lens, stabilizer, WB, ISO, Shutter angle/speed, focus, and audio level. Keep tabs on audio levels with the audio level meter so you’ll know when the audio has exceeded the peak, with the Max level indicator continuing to display for 0.5 seconds. Even playback is made easier using simple swipe movements.

All the speed you need

Combining 5G10 and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with the latest Qualcomm® Mobile Platform and innovative battery technologies, the Xperia 5 III raises the bar for smartphone performance. Next generation 5G connectivity10 delivers uncompromised high-quality downloads and streaming of even high-resolution files. With Wi-Fi 628 you get a better connection - with higher speed, lower latency and improved connectivity management when multiple devices are on the same network.

Smart connectivity

Smart connectivity takes Xperia’s deep learning technology that utilizes Sony's Neural Network Libraries and analyses Wi-Fi signals to predict near-future connectivity issues. The Xperia 5 III assesses the quality of available Wi-Fi before connecting so there's no more grabbing Wi-Fi that doesn't work. If it predicts any compromise in Wi-Fi connection quality, it uses your mobile data instead. With Xperia, you’re always on the best connection available.

Experience the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform11

The Xperia 5 III is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform11 to deliver the premium experiences you deserve. Make the most of the Xperia 1 III as a professional-quality camera, intelligent personal assistant, and elite gaming rig – all connected with 5G10.

A battery you can rely on

With a 4500mAh battery on board, the Xperia 5 III offers plenty of power to keep you going while a range of charging features helps maximize convenience and prolong battery life. When you need to give your battery a boost, you can fast charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes with the included charger XZQ-UC1. Our charging technologies maintains your battery health with battery care that prevents your Xperia 5 III from overcharging, while Xperia Adaptive Charging monitors your phone as it charges, to make sure the battery isn't overworked so you have a healthy battery, even after 3 years of use26.

Beautifully designed to last

The Xperia 5 III combines tactile, high-quality materials with bold, distinctive design. From the frosted glass on the back to the blasted metal frame, it's an irresistible blend of form and function. It is also built to last with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 for the display9 and rear. And for your peace of mind, it is dust and water resistant8 with an IP65/68 rating.

Multi-tasking made easy

With a range of handy multi-window features the Xperia 5 III is tailor-made for multi-tasking. Suppose you're playing a game or browsing the web but want to quickly reply to a message? With the Pop-up window feature on the Xperia 5 III, you can easily handle the new task, then get right back to what you were doing.

See more and do more with Multi-window

The 21:9 display1 is longer than most screens, giving you more space for browsing, maps, videos, social networks and more. It easily divides into two sections – perfect for browsing the web and watching a video at the same time. In Multi-window mode you can quickly switch between your last used and recommended apps – making it faster to find the app you want in the top and bottom window.

Easy content transfer from your old iPhone or Android device

The Xperia Transfer 2 app lets you transfer the content that matters from your old Android or iOS smartphone to your new Xperia 1 III28. From photos, videos and music to your contacts, calendar, call history, and messages (SMS/MMS) – transfer them quickly, safely and easily.

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