Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 1 III
4.1Average expert rating
Release date August 2021
About Product
Key Advantages
Bigger battery capacity: 4500 mAh
More RAM memory capacity: 12GB
Better display resolution: 1644 x 3840 px
Lighter: 186 g (6.56 ounces)
Narrower: 71 mm (2.8 inches)
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Sony Xperia 1 III
682,155
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Sony Xperia 1 III
5,557
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Sony Xperia 1 III
5,679
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
Sony Xperia 1 III
1,485
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Sony Xperia 1 III
3,533
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Sony Xperia 1 III
1,465
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Sony Xperia 1 III
3,334
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Sony Xperia 1 III
1,094
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Expert Score 4.1
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Price in USA From $ 850
Price in Europe From € 349
Interest Over the Last 12 months
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Overview Sony Xperia 1 III
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a flagship smartphone that impresses with its cutting-edge features tailored for photography and multimedia enthusiasts. Boasting a stunning 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display, it offers vivid colors and exceptional clarity, perfect for streaming and gaming. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and responsive touch interactions, enhancing the overall user experience.
Equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 888 processor and 12GB of RAM, the Xperia 1 III delivers top-tier performance for multitasking and demanding applications. Its versatile triple-camera system includes a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens, providing stunning photography options and professional-grade capabilities like real-time eye autofocus.
Technical Specifications
Design
Weight
186 g (6.56 ounces)
Thickness
8.2 mm (0.32 inches)
Width
71 mm (2.8 inches)
Height
165 mm (6.5 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
Volume
96.06 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Color options
Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
Display
Screen size
6.5"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
643 ppi
Resolution
1644 x 3840 px
Refresh rate
120Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus
Supports HDR10
✔
Always-On Display
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB
RAM
12GB
Android version
Android 11
CPU speed
1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
RAM speed
3200 MHz
Semiconductor size
5 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
51.2 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
L2 cache
1 MB
DDR memory version
5
Maximum memory amount
16GB
L3 cache
3 MB
GPU execution units
2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
10W
Release date
2021
Has NX bit
✔
L1 cache
512 KB
GPU turbo
840 MHz
Has an external memory slot
✔
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 120 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.7 & f/2.3 & f/2.2
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Optical zoom
4.4x
Number of flash LEDs
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has manual focus
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has laser autofocus
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Shoots raw
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.0
Has timelapse function
✔
Continuous shooting (mechanical)
20 fps
Maximum focal length
105 mm
Minimum focal length
16 mm
Operating system
Has theme customization
✔
Has dark mode
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
Has focus modes
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
Supports split screen
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
Has a child lock
✔
Is free and open source
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Supports widgets
✔
More languages supported
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
4500 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
Charging speed
30W
Has reverse wireless charging
✔
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
Has LDAC
✔
Has aptX HD
✔
Has aptX Lossless
✔
Has aptX
✔
Has aptX Adaptive
✔
Number of microphones
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
Features
Has 5G support
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
7500 MBits/s
Upload speed
3000 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
USB version
3.1
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
Bluetooth version
5.2
Has a gyroscope
✔
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Has a barometer
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
Is DLNA-certified
✔
