In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ3 and Sony XPERIA 5 IV. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 158 mm | 156 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has greater height than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Width | 73 mm | 67 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has greater width than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Depth | 9.9 mm | 8.2 mm | Sony XPERIA 5 IV is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Weight | 193 g | 172 g | Sony XPERIA 5 IV is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Body Colour | White silver | Black | Green | |
Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | OLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6.1" | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2880 x 1440 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 21:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
Display Features | - | Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, Dark mode, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, 100% DCI-P3 | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
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Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Memory Interface | - | UFS | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has better camera sensor size than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Sensor Type | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 82 degree(s) | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 5-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 25 mm | 24 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Creative effect | HDR | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots, Night scene mode, Super slow motion | Burst mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Videography Pro | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator, Autofocus burst | Stereo Recording, EIS video stabilisation, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, 5-Axis Stabilisation, 4K HDR video recording, Real-Time Tracking, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, ZEISS Optics |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.5" | |
Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 40 degree(s) | |
Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 60 mm |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/2.5" | |
Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 124 degree(s) | |
Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | 1/2.9" | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has better front camera sensor size than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor R sensor | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
Field of View (Front) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
Min Focal Length (Front) | 23 mm | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, Hand Shutter | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3330 mAh | 5000 mAh | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, M4V, AAC-ELD, ADTS, 3GPP2, MPEG 2 TS, WAVE | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT) | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, Multi Window, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Google Voice typing function, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Lock, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Sony BRAVIA TV technology, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), Virtual Phones Technology (VPT), Xperia Actions, Automatic headset compensation, Smart Stamina 3.0, Dynamic vibration system, 3D Creator | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Battery Share function, DualSense control compatibility, full-stage stereo speakers | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery |