Overall Score
71.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#373)71.3
Performance(#422)73.0
Camera(#736)51.6
Display(#362)88.5
Battery(#371)73.5
Build(#1209)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia 1 III
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia 1 III features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass Victus and Gorilla Glass 6, and an aluminum frame, weighing 186g.
- Its 6.5-inch OLED display offers a stunning resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels, supporting HDR BT.2020 and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, it delivers excellent performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 660 GPU, complemented by 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes three 12 MP lenses for wide, telephoto, and ultrawide shots, along with advanced features like optical image stabilization and 4K video recording capabilities.
- A 4500mAh battery supports 30W wired and wireless charging, ensuring long-lasting usage.
- The device runs on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, with a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- Additional features include stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- The phone is available in Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, and Frosted Purple.
- Overall, the Xperia 1 III combines premium build quality with high-end specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, April 14
Announced2021, April 14
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI1644
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
Memory256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 105mm (telephoto), 1/2.9", dual pixel PDAF, 3x/4.4x optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.6", dual pixel PDAF0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 minWirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight186 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsFrosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13
OS VersionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes