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Sony Xperia 5 III

The Sony Xperia 5 III is one step below Sony’s flagship Xperia 1 III, and includes the same camera modules. Its triple 12MP camera system employs an ultra-wide, wideangle, and dual telephoto set-up that gives you both 70mm and 105mm telephoto lenses.

The smartphone shares DNA with Sony’s Alpha series, with many of the same technologies being available. These include phase detection autofocus, 20fps continuous shooting, and a similarly designed interface.

Hardware and design

The Sony Xperia 5 III has the same Zeiss-branded cameras as the flagship Xperia 1 III. Its three 12MP cameras comprise a 16mm equivalent ultra-wide with an f/2.2 aperture, a 24mm equivalent f/1.7

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