This phone seems amazing!
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(Almost) stock Android ✔
The Sony Xperia 1 III is also good but the Sony Xperia 5 III is just what I need, sadly it's not available in my region and I don't buy expensive stuff from the internet.
Well I will wait for the Sony Xperia 1/5 IV, I want my next device to have an Armv9 SoC.
Anonymous, 07 Dec 2021Huge difference from 2160p too 1440p or 1080p, much sharper even when zoomed in no blurs. I o... moreYou compared Samsung to Sony, Samsung will be slow with 160GB of RAM!! Because One UI is sh**! Sony will be completely fine with half of that! Stop lying your sister doesn't have an Xperia! You're the clown, Android is refined over the years, only Companies put more RAM to show off to Stup** people like you! Ask them to put features that people actually use!
Xperia 5 iii could've been real hit if it was released 7 month ago. Now, only 3 weeks before the end of 2021 this phone still not available in the US and no updates from Sony on the pre order date, which makes me wander if it will ever happen at all. As of now you can buy International or the Asian version and it is a great phone for somebody who wants to spend $1000 - $1400 on the year old phone without 5G support.
Alpha, 04 Dec 202112Gb, what are you going to do? Operate a satellite at NASA? and 4k on a 6 inch screen is comp... moreHuge difference from 2160p too 1440p or 1080p, much sharper even when zoomed in no blurs.
I own the phone , my sister has 1iii and I 5iii, .
It's Android you need more ram for smooth operation.
The Android system takes 4gb ram too run, every app you install eats ram. You're nagging about having more is not right when car owners Ferrari Lamborghini and Porsche still want more power torque.
Why is it bothering you if it's not costing you or you don't have too carry 5kg with you.
What do you even know about how Android operation. Puppets like you are a big Joker.
Then why don't you buy 4gb ram phones ?
My s21ultra has 16gb ram 512gb and I have 100 apps installed and after all those apps running it still shows 4gb ram free with no lags stuttering, try that in any 8gb ram phone, laggggggs and closing apps and reschedule other apps than this and that. Why all this hassle.
They still dont support cumulative updates, so when you buy a new Xperia, you have to pass through ALL the updates (12 so far) and it have taken almost the entire weekend (on and off) Why - sony? its 2021
ying zue, 04 Dec 2021I owned the z3 compact , z5 compact , x compact and xz2 compact ( skipped the xz1 compact ) . ... moreSounds like you don't even own the phone
Anonymous, 25 Nov 2021I've just received mine today 5iii black What an epic fail, not even 12gb ram No NVM... more12Gb, what are you going to do? Operate a satellite at NASA? and 4k on a 6 inch screen is completely unecessary.
ying zue, 04 Dec 2021I owned the z3 compact , z5 compact , x compact and xz2 compact ( skipped the xz1 compact ) . ... moreNobody bought the IP12 mini last year, just like nobody needs a 5.5 inch phone. 6 is now the minimum mainstream size.
I owned the z3 compact , z5 compact , x compact and xz2 compact ( skipped the xz1 compact ) . I need another new gen Sony compact flagship . I own the 5 iii since October and I am very very disappointed from this huge 68 mm wide phone , I need a 64-65 mm wide phone to use comfortably in one hand ( should have 6" screen ), I dislike my 5 iii because it is LARGE , very weak on screen brightness only 400 nits compared to latest 1000 nits Samsung and Iphone 13 pro , useless 8mp front camera , the processor is still lacking very high speed like the 13 pro , Sony the king of compacts failing again by stopping the compacts as iphone grabbed it with iphone 13 mini compact , lenovo and more joining into compacts , some human being needs compact smartphones in this world we don't want to carry tv , tablet , mega size , or big phones , we need first a phone we dont play games , we don't watch youtube we need a powerfull pocketable phone
Anonymous, 25 Nov 2021I've just received mine today 5iii black What an epic fail, not even 12gb ram No NVM... moreLol it's a phone not a pc.
SSJK, 28 Nov 2021But does the phone they sell have Google play services ? Also, It says the item location is... moreYou can flash a stock firmware coming from your region or a region of your choice! Sony hasnt been strict about it and no need to even unlock bootloader!
tituskl, 30 Nov 2021What is Sony's reputation on software support? About how many years of updates, how many ... moreIn terms of annual updates, they do release regular updates on flagships & semi-regular on midrangers depending on country or region since some get early updates as soon as its available while others may take abit longer.
tituskl, 30 Nov 2021What is Sony's reputation on software support? About how many years of updates, how many ... moreProbably still 2 version OS upgrade 3 years Security or if they followed what others does 3 ersion upgrade 3 ears Security.
What is Sony's reputation on software support? About how many years of updates, how many major Android versions can one expect if buying this phone?
My 5 III arrived on Thursday. Imported from Hong Kong through mymobile.com.au for the best price I was able to find here in Australia.
Enjoying the phone so far and hope to get a good few years out of it like I did with the Nokia 8 I upgraded from.
The screen protector I got for it interferes with the proximity sensor which isn't a big deal for me. I probably didn't install it straight enough anyway...
Anonymous, 27 Nov 2021I just bought on bludiode.com. they ship internationallyBut does the phone they sell have Google play services ?
Also, It says the item location is china, That's kinda creepy, lol.
It may not get system updates like EU and US versions.
SSJK, 25 Nov 2021This phone isn't available in my country. Is there a good site that sells this phone a... moreI just bought on bludiode.com. they ship internationally
Apparently Sony is the only brand that sells a good Snapdragon 888 phone... probably. Should we be congratulating them on not removing basic features?
AveAle, 27 Nov 2021Positive: + Stable and fast + Good battery life compared to pixel 5 + Good Signal + Descen... moreFor me it isnt large but rathed TALL & slim which slides thru my pocket with the top sticking out slightly.
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