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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you're looking for a more affordable option and can manage with moderate performance, go for the Motorola One 5G Ace. However, the Sony Xperia 5 III, while more expensive, offers advantages with a higher quality camera system, better screen quality, and overall higher performance. The Xperia 5 III also features an OLED screen with a higher refresh rate, contributing to smoother visuals. On the other hand, the Motorola has a longer battery life and a larger screen size, which might be beneficial for extensive use or enjoying media. Both phones support 5G connectivity and offer expandable storage through an SD card, but only the Motorola has a headphone jack. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Motorola One 5G Ace
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 5 III
  • Good display quality
  • Good performance

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

4.3
One 5G Ace
Xperia 5 III
6.0
The Sony Xperia 5 III has only fair overall camera quality, while the Motorola One 5G Ace has poor overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

4.3
One 5G Ace
Xperia 5 III
5.9
The Sony Xperia 5 III and Motorola One 5G Ace both have poor photos, though the Sony Xperia 5 III takes somewhat better photos.

Video Quality

4.3
One 5G Ace
Xperia 5 III
6.0
The Sony Xperia 5 III takes only fair videos, while the Motorola One 5G Ace takes poor videos.

Battery

9.6 Hours
One 5G Ace
Xperia 5 III
7.3 Hours
The Motorola One 5G Ace has 9.6 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III has 7.3 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Motorola One 5G Ace has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Sony Xperia 5 III is 6.1 inches.

Cost

$99
One 5G Ace
Xperia 5 III
$450
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The Motorola One 5G Ace has a price of $99 and the Sony Xperia 5 III costs $450.
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How the Motorola One 5G Ace and the Sony Xperia 5 III compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Motorola One 5G AceSony Xperia 5 III
Motorola One 5G AceSony Xperia 5 III

GENERAL

Price
$99
$450
Brand
MotorolaSony
Operating System
AndroidAndroid
Release Date
January 14, 2021October 8, 2021

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.7"6.1"
Resolution
2400 x 10802520 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
393449
Display Type
LCDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
SD750SD888
Internal Storage
64 GB128 GB
RAM
6 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
4.4/106/10
Photos Score
4.4/105.9/10
Videos Score
4.4/106/10
Rear Cameras
Main, Ultrawide, MacroMain, Ultrawide, Telephoto
Main Camera
48 megapixels12 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.6 Hours7.3 Hours
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh4500 mAh
Wireless Charging
NoNo
Wireless charging Speed
0 W0 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
6.54" x 3"6.18" x 2.68"
Weight
7.51 oz5.93 oz
Back Material
PlasticGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
NoYes
Bluetooth Version
5.15.2
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
56
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6)2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71(SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: RearFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Volcanic Gray, Frosted SilverBlack, Green
Stock Android
YesYes
SD Card
YesYes

Shopping

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Motorola One 5G Ace

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TechRadar

Mark Knapp | February 2021
"The Motorola One 5G Ace is on the affordable side, but you don’t get a phone that will expire quickly. It proves plenty speedy for most uses, and has 5G support to get you onto the latest cellular technology. With a 6.7-inch display, the Motorola One 5G Ace is about as big as they come. The display is plenty bright, as sharp as it needs to be, and even offers HDR to round out the package."

Sony Xperia 5 III

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Android Authority

Robert Triggs | October 2022
"The Sony Xperia 5 III excels when it comes to rear camera photography, its display and multi-media features, and all-day battery life. Buy the Xperia 5 III if you’re looking for a fun but imperfect camera setup, customizable gaming features, all-day battery life, and all the best multimedia capabilities that Sony has to offer"

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About Motorola

Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.

About Sony

Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.

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