Sony Xperia 1 III
$293Flagship2021
7.5
Overall Score
within Flagship
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build and value. Scores are rated within the phone's tier.
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6.5"
Display
12MP
Camera
4,500
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
30W
Charging
186g
Weight
Why the Xperia 1 III
FlagshipThe Xperia 1 III offers a unique, enthusiast-focused experience with its 4K display and professional camera tools. However, it is held back by thermal management issues from the Snapdragon 888 and mediocre battery performance.
Hardware quality by category
The overall score is the average of these six components, rated within the phone's tier.
Camera8.0
Performance7.0
Battery6.0
Display9.0
Build9.0
Value6.0
Strengths
Stunning 4K 120Hz OLED display
Dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack
Versatile variable telephoto lens
Premium glass and metal build
Advanced manual camera controls
Weaknesses
Average battery life
Slow charging speeds for the class
Snapdragon 888 prone to overheating
Dim display compared to modern rivals
High price point for aging hardware
Sony Xperia 1 III full specifications
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