Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) vs Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)

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

9/20/2023 11:45 AM, updated: 11/14/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 III X Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62) Compare Sony Xperia 5 V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)

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!

14 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP67% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.35" inches26% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.7" inches
+(front) 12MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.2 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
182 grams (6.37 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)8% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.

36 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

OLED

120Hz

1 billion

1080x2520 pixels

449 PPI

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
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Model	Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Xperia 5 III XQBQ62/B/G/V (128GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore	USA
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	9/1/2023	6/1/2021, Announced: 4/14/2021
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 154 millimeters (2.68 x 6.06 in)	68 x 157 millimeters (2.68 x 6.18 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Display type	OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10 BT.2020	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
System version	Android 13	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 946043 (v9), 1117739 (v10) Geekbench: 4546 (v5.5), 5059 (v6.0) GFXBench: 99fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 708521 (v9) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1) GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE 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, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF	(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
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.35" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible)	• Colors: Black, Green, Pink • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ62)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	feature not registered