Both Sony Xperia 5 VI and Sony Xperia 1 III comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia 1 III has better resolution of 3840 x 1644 than Sony Xperia 5 VI which has resolution of 2520 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Sony Xperia 5 VI | Sony Xperia 1 III |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 32 MP Dual | 12 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 99990 | Rs. 66999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is December 1, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Sony Xperia 5 VI is Rs. 99990. The launch Date of the second phone is May 20, 2021 . The cost of Sony Xperia 1 III is Rs. 66999.
Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Sony Xperia 1 III has display density of 643 PPI & Sony Xperia 5 VI has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Sony Xperia 1 III has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.2% than Sony Xperia 5 VI's ~ 83%.
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Sony Xperia 5 VI's 50 MP + 32 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Sony Xperia 1 III's 12 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Sony Xperia 5 VI will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Sony Xperia 1 III's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 11 version.
| Name | Sony Xperia 5 VI | Sony Xperia 1 III |
| General | ||
| Model | Xperia 5 V | Xperia 1 III |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 1, 2025 (Expected) | May 20, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71 x 165 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1644 x 3840 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 643 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), HDR10 | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3-ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 0.3 MP (Depth Sensor) TOF 3D |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, panorama, HDR, eye tracking, 2x lossless zoom | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens Coating, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/2.9", 1.25µm | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.XX GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.XX GHz Kryo 680 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 30W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |