Sony Xperia 1 III Review – Everything About Performance, Camera, & Price

With the best camera and topnotch features, Sony Xperia 1 mark 3 is for photographers, filmmakers, and gamers, but at premium price.

Sony has knocked the doors of the market again with the Xperia 1 III and this time they have concentrated more on what smartphone seekers love the most. The exciting features that this model carries have made everyone turn towards it with interest and questions. Here, in this review article, you will find everything that you need to know about Sony Xperia 1 III. Read this review fully and find whether this phone meets your needs or suggest this to those who search for an advanced Android phone.

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Display and Design

The 6.5 inch (98.6 cm) OLED display has a 84.2% screen to body ratio and has the capability to emit one billion colors which makes our smartphone experience more delightful. Though the 4K display with 120Hz of refresh rate is a great advantage, if you are a user who takes the phone outside more often, a sunny day might require a sharp eye to use the phone. This does not make a huge difference but knowing this would help you.

When it comes to design, this phone will be comfortable for one-hand users to scroll apps and type messages as well. Given that Xperia 1 III is a tall device. The body of the phone is strong with the protection of Corning Gorilla Glass and the phone is flat and chic. Holding it can never strain your hands or pockets as it weighs just 186 Grams. This smartphone is water resistant up to a decent level and dust can also be kept away from harming the looks or the phone itself. Overall, the device is strong and has the ability to withstand rough surroundings because of its strong build-quality.

There are three color variants available now; Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, and Frosted Purple. Every color will look stylish and selecting the best depends on every individual’s taste. The metal frame and the frosted glass feels good on hand and gives a premium look too.

Camera with professional technology

Sony is known for its high-performance cameras that impress professional photographers who capture creative and outstanding photos. Let’s take a look at both the rear and front cameras separately below.

Rear

Xperia 1 III has three main 12MP cameras placed one below the other on the rear side for wide, ultra wide, and tele zoom. The last lens uses the periscope feature found on top-end smartphones like Galaxy 21 Ultra and Huawei P40 Pro. People with more creativity will love this camera as this allows users to click accurate shots with AF focus on moving objects. The range of fast focus is amazing and the telephoto lens gives more details for objects that are found in distance. The 20fps continuous burst shooting helps in capturing moments that were impossible with previous smartphone cameras. Camera’s performance in low light is outstanding with the use of a large sensor that catches more light. LED shots and panoramas are looking great and videos can be shot in 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps. The final output of videos is delivered in HDR quality and it is really close to giving a movie experience.

Front

The front selfie camera is a 8MP camera and it can also shoot videos in 1080p at 30 frames per second. Video calls are great when the front cam is used and this is what most people exactly want in recent times.

Photography Pro on this model can make a smartphone camera behave like a professional camera with top qualities. The manual control and automatic settings are easy to use because of the interface which is inspired by Alpha cameras.

Other important specifications and features

Operating System, Capacity, and Chipset

The phone runs on Android 11 and it basically comes with two storage options, 128 GB and 256 GB. The 12GB RAM feels plenty when it combines with the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset to give an unreal fast experience. All navigations and in-app performances are smooth with a convenient interface. The chipset makes its contribution everywhere possible inside the phone to enhance the overall performance of the smartphone.

Connectivity

This Sony smartphone is arguably the quickest phone around with the combination of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 that makes life easier. The latest Qualcomm Mobile Platform helps us stream high resolution files smoothly with the super-fast 5G connection. The smart connectivity feature uses the deep learning technology which is supported by Sony’s Neural Network libraries. Wi-Fi signals are analyzed for any near-future connectivity issues and when something wrong is found the phone automatically switches to the mobile data.

Battery life

The Xperia 1 III, when compared to earlier models like Xperia 1 II, has got a major upgrade in the battery department. It uses the 4500mAh cell which can be charged by using both 30W wired chargers and wireless charging. It takes around 100 minutes to charge the phone from 0-100%, whereas 50% charge can take just 30 minutes, and with the fast charging option the time taken to charge may vary. The battery life is normal, which makes the phone stay awake for a whole day. Sony claims that the battery will have a good, healthy lifespan which we have to wait and watch for time to answer.

Speaker

One of the biggest pros in Xperia 1 III is its Full-stage stereo speakers, built into the front of the phone, through which users can experience Dolby Atmos sound. The built-in stereo speakers make listening to songs and watching videos more immersive using the 360 Reality Audio. This is really great and feels more real. The speaker is very powerful and high-quality sounds can be easily experienced and this makes the phone more special when used. Another unique feature available on this phone is the 360 Spacial Audio. This feature just amazes us with a new level of musical experience. To sum up, the sound is tuned in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment, what more can we expect?

Gaming

Gamers will feel comfortable with the wide display that gives a wide-angle. Some of the custom tricks available in Sony’s software give better control. The Game enhancer toolkit has several interesting options which includes screen recording up to 1080p at 120fps. The RAM performance enhances the gaming experience to a reasonable level and connectivity while gaming is also good in Xperia 1 III. The refresh rate, motion blur reduction, and low gamma raiser are the other interesting features that elevate the gaming encounters.

Fingerprint Sensor power key

Though there is no fingerprint sensor underneath the 6.5 inch screen, the power button has the fingerprint scanner embedded in it. This comes in quite handy while unlocking phones. There is also a Google Assistant key to wake up voice assistant along the camera shutter button on the side.

Verdict

The Xperia 1 III is a unique and intriguing Android phone produced by Sony with a different set of impressive features when compared with other top-end Android smartphones. The phone is available in the USA  for a damn high $1299, but it will not disappoint the customers. With the blend of the new age cameras, advanced speakers and the old classic mobile phone hardware features like the SD card slot and a headphone jack, which many of the customers miss in the modern smartphones, this gadget needs some appreciation. The sleek body outside and the fluid software inside gives us a wholesome experience.