Sharp Aquos R5G vs Sony Xperia 1 III: A Flagship Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Sony Xperia 1 III edges out the Aquos R5G thanks to its superior Snapdragon 888 chipset, more versatile camera system, and faster charging. While the R5G boasts a unique display, the Xperia 1 III offers a more well-rounded flagship experience for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sharp Aquos R5G | Sony Xperia 1 III |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Europe |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 28, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| - | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA (specific) | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, February. Released 2020, February | 2021, April 14 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2021, August 25 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162 x 75 x 8.9 mm (6.38 x 2.95 x 0.35 in) | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) | 186 g / 187.1 g (mmWave) (6.56 oz) |
| IPX5/IP6X/IPX8 water/dust resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~544 ppi density) | 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 99.5 cm2 (~81.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IGZO IPS LCD, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
| - | Runs at 1096 x 2560 pixels except for select use cases | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 660 |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.X | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, panorama | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Single | - | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.7, 52mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, OIS 48 MP, f/2.9, 19mm (ultrawide), 0.8µm TOF 3D (depth) | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 105mm (telephoto), 1/2.9", dual pixel PDAF, 3x/4.4x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.6", dual pixel PDAF 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth) |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio Dynamic vibration system | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| - | Native Sony Alpha camera support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | - | 30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Ion 3730 mAh | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Glare Black, Aurora White | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple |
| Models | SH-51A, SHG01, SH-R50 | XQBC62/V, XQBC52V.UKCX, SO-51B, SOG03, A101SO, XQ-BC62, XQ-BC72, XQ-BC52, XQ-BC01, XQ-BC11, XQ-BC21, XQ-BC72 |
| Price | About 700 EUR | € 505.26 / $ 903.43 |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 82h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.5 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 607423 (v8) GeekBench: 3515 (v5.1) GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Sharp Aquos R5G
- Unique 240Hz IGZO display
- Compact form factor
- Smooth scrolling experience
- Less powerful chipset
- Slower charging
- Less versatile camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset
- Versatile camera system with variable telephoto
- Excellent video recording capabilities
- Fast charging (30W)
- Clean Android experience
- Larger size
- Higher price point
Display Comparison
The Aquos R5G features a 6.5-inch IGZO display with a 240Hz refresh rate, offering incredibly smooth visuals. The Xperia 1 III has a 6.5-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio, ideal for content creation. While the R5G's refresh rate is higher, the Xperia 1 III's OLED panel delivers richer colors and deeper blacks. The Xperia 1 III also boasts a higher measured brightness (620 nits) and a theoretically infinite contrast ratio.
Camera Comparison
The Xperia 1 III's camera system is a major selling point, featuring a variable telephoto lens (70mm-105mm) for versatile zoom capabilities. It also offers excellent video recording features. The Aquos R5G's camera is competent but lacks the advanced features and zoom range of the Xperia 1 III. Sony's image processing is generally considered superior.
Performance
The Xperia 1 III's Snapdragon 888 (5nm) provides a noticeable performance advantage over the Aquos R5G's Snapdragon 865 (7nm). While both phones handle everyday tasks with ease, the Xperia 1 III excels in demanding games and multitasking. The Cortex-X1 core in the Xperia 1 III's CPU contributes to faster single-core performance.
Battery Life
Both phones offer an endurance rating of 82h, suggesting comparable battery life. However, the Xperia 1 III's 30W wired charging is faster than the Aquos R5G's charging capabilities (assumed to be slower based on typical Sharp charging speeds). The Xperia 1 III also supports wireless and reverse wireless charging.
Buying Guide
The Sharp Aquos R5G is ideal for users who prioritize a compact form factor and a distinctive, high-refresh-rate display. The Sony Xperia 1 III is best suited for photography enthusiasts, videographers, and those who appreciate a clean Android experience and creator-focused features.