GENERAL |
|
Brand |
Sony |
Model |
Xperia 1 III |
Status |
Available |
Release Date |
25 August 2021 |
Operating System |
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 |
SIM |
Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Networks |
2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Body and Dimensions |
|
Height |
165 mm |
Width |
71 mm |
Thickness |
8.2 mm |
Weight |
186 g / 187.1 g (mmWave) (6.56 oz) |
Colors |
Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple |
Build |
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
Display |
|
Screen type |
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
Screen Size |
6.5 inches |
Screen Resolution |
1644 x 3840 pixels |
Aspect Radio |
21:9 |
Pixel Density |
643 PPI |
screen-to-body ratio |
84.2% |
Protection |
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Hardware |
|
Chipset |
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
CPU |
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU |
Adreno 660 |
RAM and Storage |
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Card Slot |
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Primary Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Triple |
Lens |
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
Features |
Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
Video Recording |
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Front Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Single |
Lens |
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm |
Features |
HDR |
Video Recording |
1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Connectivity |
|
USB |
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output |
NFC |
Yes |
Radio |
No |
Bluetooth |
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Loudspeaker |
Yes, with stereo speakers |
Sensors |
|
Fingerprint |
Side-mounted |
Other Sensors |
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum |
Battery |
|
Type |
Li-Po, Non removable |
Capacity |
4500 mAh |
Fast Charger |
30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
Network |
|
2G Band |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Band |
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Band |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 |
5G Band |
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
Speed |
HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
Hotspot |
Yes |
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a high-end smartphone that was announced in April 2021. The device comes with Android 11 out of the box, and it features a large 6.5-inch QHD+ OLED display that offers a stunning viewing experience. The screen is capable of displaying high-quality content, and it has a resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels.
The phone is powered by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, which is paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. This makes the Xperia 1 III a highly capable device that is well-suited for demanding tasks such as gaming, video editing, and multitasking.
In terms of camera performance, the Xperia 1 III features a 12MP quad-camera setup that includes a main wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, a telephoto lens, and a 3D iToF sensor. The device is also capable of recording 4k videos, and it has an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
The phone is powered by a 4500mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. Other notable features of the device include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0, and 5G SA/NSA connectivity. Overall, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a premium smartphone that offers a range of high-end features and capabilities.