Sony Xperia 5 III 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE JP 256GB XQ-BQ42 (Sony PDX-214)
Sony · Announced Sep 2021
About Sony Xperia 5 III 5G
The Sony Xperia 5 III 5G presents a compact yet vibrant form factor, measuring 68 mm wide, 157 mm tall and just 8.2 mm thick while weighing in at 168 grams. Its 6.1‑inch AM‑OLED panel delivers a full‑HD+ resolution of 1080 by 2520 pixels, offering sharp colors and deep contrast typical of the technology. Powered by Android 11, the device is equipped with 8 GiB of RAM, providing ample memory for multitasking and app performance. A single SIM slot keeps the connectivity straightforward, and the 4500 mAh battery aims to support a full day of use despite the phone’s slender profile. Together, these specifications position the Xperia 5 III 5G as a refined option for users who value a high‑quality display and solid performance in a hand‑friendly size.
This variant upgrades to dual‑SIM capability, allowing two lines to be used simultaneously unlike the base model’s single‑SIM slot. It is tuned for Japan’s TD‑LTE 5G bands, giving it a specific network configuration for the JP market. Internal storage is increased to 256 GB, double the capacity found in the other Japan‑market versions. The model number is XQ‑BQ42, setting it apart from the SOG05, SO‑53B and A103SO JP variants as well as the dual‑SIM APAC (XQ‑BQ72) and NA (XQ‑BQ62) editions.
Technical Specifications
All NR bands (2)
- NR 1800 MHz (N3)
- NR 700 MHz (N28)
All TD-NR bands (4)
- TD-NR 3500 MHz (N78)
- TD-NR 3700 MHz (N77)
- TD-NR 4700 MHz (N79)
- TD-NR 4700 MHz (N79) bands
All LTE bands (15)
- LTE 1500 MHz (Band XXI)
- LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
- LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 66)
- LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
- LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 13)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 17)
- LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 18)
- LTE 800 MHz (Band 19)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
- LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
- LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (5)
- TD-LTE 1900 MHz (Band 39)
- TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL)
- TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI)
- TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
- TD-LTE 3500 MHz (Band XLII)
All UMTS bands (5)
- UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
- UMTS 800MHz (Band VI)
- UMTS 800MHz (Band XIX)
- UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
- UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
- GSM 1800MHz (B3)
- GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
- GSM 850MHz (B5)
- GSM 900MHz (B8)
Model Variants
5 other phones with the same base model: Sony Xperia 5 III 5G
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE APAC 256GB XQ-BQ72 (Sony PDX-214)
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE NA XQ-BQ62 (Sony PDX-214)
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G TD-LTE JP 128GB A103SO (Sony PDX-214)
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G TD-LTE JP 128GB SO-53B (Sony PDX-214)
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G
Sony Xperia 5 III 5G TD-LTE JP 128GB SOG05 (Sony PDX-214)