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Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) vs Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 III vs Lenovo Legion Y90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo Legion Y90 X Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) 16Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 III X
6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

18GB
RAM

Octa-core

5600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) vs Legion Y90 (640GB)} 14 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)50%
Lighter
vs252 grams (8.82 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)23%
Thinner
vs10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2460 pixels
+449 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs388 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)vs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+18GB LPDDR5125%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (230GB available)vs+640GB (588GB available)156%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.0vs+UFS 3.1 + SSDAdvantage
Fastest write and read storage.
120Hzvs+144Hz20%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.1"vs+6.92"13%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP114%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.7" inchesvs+1/1.32" inches29%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4500 mAhvs+5600 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
30Wvs+68W127%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

29 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
OLED / AMOLED
HDR10+
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)
+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
ModelXperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Legion Y90 (640GB)
Other model namesXperia 5 III XQBQ72/B1/G1/B2/G2 (256GB+8GB RAM)联想拯救者Y90 (L71061) + 128GB SSD
Country or region availableChinaHong KongSingaporeTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
ChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandSonyLenovo
Release date6/1/2021, Announced: 4/14/20213/10/2022, Announced: 3/1/2022
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 157 millimeters (2.68 x 6.18 in)78.4 x 177 millimeters (3.09 x 6.97 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)252 grams (8.82 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
Display typeOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x2460 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI388 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate120Hz144Hz
Display featuresHDR10+1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
111% DCI-P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredZUI 13

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 708521 (v9)
Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1120409 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X18GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
640GB (588GB available)
UFS 3.1 + SSD
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.3|70mmf/2.8|105mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS4.4x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.6"PDAF
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide 120°
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/1.32" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5600 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
68W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Green, Pink
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• Colors: Gray
• 4 physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)Lenovo Legion Y90 (640GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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