Updated On: 21st October 2021
Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony, the large electronics company, is a market leader in many categories such as cameras, TVs, headphones, and gaming consoles. But, the company is yet to make its mark in the smartphone segment. The brand has now come up with its latest flagship offering, the Sony Xperia 1 III. With this offering, the brand looks to compete with the likes of Samsung Galaxy S21+. As for the specifications, the smartphone sports a 6.5-inches OLED display offering a screen resolution of 1644 x 3840 pixels. The high pixel density of 643ppi accounts for more sharpness and clarity when using the device. For photography and videography, the device is equipped with a quad-camera configuration on the rear (48MP+8MP+5MP+2MP) and 16MP front-facing camera. The smartphone houses 256GB internal storage, with storage expansion of up to 512GB through an external memory card. An impressive 8GB RAM ensures hassle-free multitasking. The phone houses a 4000mAh Li-Polymer battery for power backup. The smartphone runs the Android v11 operating system.
Sony Xperia 1 III Release Date
| Status | Upcoming (Confirmed) |
| Expected Price | Rs. 64999 |
| Expected Launch Date | Yet to be announced |
| Updated On | 21st October 2021 |
| Disclaimer: The price and release date shown may be different from the actual product. We cannot guarantee that the above information is 100% correct. | |
Sony Xperia 1 III Price in India
Sony Xperia 1 III Details
Design and Display
The Sony Xperia 1 III design is clean and sleek, having curved edges and a flat-screen. The device retains the same 6.5-inches OLED display as its predecessor, the Sony Xperia 1 II. The display bezels are thin and Sony has struck with its 21:9 aspect ratio. With a high pixel density of 643ppi, the device brings in much higher visual comfort.
Camera and Security
In terms of photography, the Xperia 1 III showcases a quad-camera setup, present on the raised camera bump on the rear. The front portion of the device includes the selfie camera. The four rear camera sensors include a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP secondary camera, a 5MP camera, and a 2MP camera. For selfie lovers, the handset houses a 16MP front-facing camera.
Storage and Performance
On the storage front, the phone packs 256GB internal memory that is further expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. Performance-wise, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor, paired with 8GB RAM. An Adreno 660 GPU addresses the graphical needs of the mobile.
Battery and Connectivity
The Xperia 1 III relies on the 4000mAh Li-Polymer battery for power backup. There is a USB Type-C port for charging the battery. Also, the battery includes support for fast charging, and hence, it can be refilled pretty quickly. In terms of network, the phone supports 5G and 4G VoLTE. Coming to the connectivity options, the handset supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS for navigation, NFC, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
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Sony Xperia 1 III Specifications
Summary
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Display | 6.5 inches (16.51 cms) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Front Camera | Single (8 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle Camera(24 mm focal length, 4.0" sensor size, 1.12 m pixel size)) |
| Rear Camera | Triple (12 MP, f/1.7, Wide Angle(82° field-of-view) Camera + 12 MP, f/2.3, Telephoto Camera(70 mm focal length, 2.9" sensor size) + 12 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(16 mm focal length, 2.6" sensor size)) |
| Battery | 4500 mAh |
| RAM | 12 GB |
General
| Launch Date | October 20, 2021 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 2.8 x 0.32 inch (165 x 71 x 8.2 mm) |
| Weight | 186 grams |
| Build | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Water Resistant | Yes, Water resistant, IPX5, IPX8, IP6X |
| Colors | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple |
Processor
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| No of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2.84GHz, Single core, Kryo 680 + 2.42GHz, Tri core, Kryo 680 + 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 680 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Graphics | Adreno 660 |
Software
| Operating System | Android v11 |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, microSD, Up to 1 TB (Hybrid Slot) |
Display
| Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels |
| Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cms) |
| Display Type | OLED, HDR Display |
| Aspect ratio | 21:9 |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
| Screen to body percentage | 84.44 % |
| Pixel Density | 643 pixels per inch (ppi) |
Camera
| Rear | Triple (12 MP, f/1.7, Wide Angle(82° field-of-view) Camera + 12 MP, f/2.3, Telephoto Camera(70 mm focal length, 2.9" sensor size) + 12 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(16 mm focal length, 2.6" sensor size)) |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Flash | Rear (LED Flash) |
| Front | Single (8 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle Camera(24 mm focal length, 4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)) |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Image Stabilization | Yes, Optical Image Stabilization(OIS), Electric Image Stabilization (EIS) |
| Video | Rear: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Charging speed | 50 % in 30 minutes (claimed by Brand) |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Connectivity
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz |
| Network | 5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
| Voice over LTE(VoLTE) | Yes |
| Wi-fi features | Mobile Hotspot |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Infrared | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| NFC Chipset | Yes |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, Side |
| Other Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Sound
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm |
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