The Sony Xperia 5 III, announced on April 14 alongside the flagship Xperia 1 III and mid-range Xperia 10 III, falls right in the middle of Sony’s confusingly-named 2021 phone lineup.
Like the iPhone 12 Pro/ Pro Max or Galaxy S21+/ Ultra, the Xperia 5 III has similar tech and specs to the more powerful Xperia 1 III, but cuts back in a few key areas like display size and resolution.
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Looking back at last year’s lineup, our reviewers preferred the more compact Sony Xperia 5 II to the expensive Xperia 1 II, finding it easier to hold and much more affordable but with many of the same perks. We’re excited to see if the Xperia 5 III continues this trend of compact excellence.
Sony has released some spec and feature information for the Xperia 5 III, so let’s dive into what we know about the 5 III release date, how its specs compare to the other 2021 Xperia phones, and how much you can expect to pay.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? Sony’s 6.1-inch 2021 phone
- When is it out? Sometime in ‘early Summer 2021’
- How much will it cost? Most likely around $1000 / £800 / AU$1300
