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Sony Xperia 1 III
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6.5" 4K HDR OLED 120Hz
Snapdragon 888 5G
Triple 12MP + 3D iToF
12GB RAM / 256-512GB
5G Sub-6
4500mAh + Wireless
IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
3.5mm Audio Jack
USB-C 3.1 / DisplayPort
Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 1 III
Display
6.5" 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED (3840 x 1644)
120Hz refresh / 240Hz motion blur reduction, Creator mode
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform
12GB RAM, Android 11 at launch
Camera
Triple 12MP: 16mm f/2.2, 24mm f/1.7, 70-105mm f/2.3-f/2.8 telephoto
3D iToF, ZEISS T* coating, 8MP front camera
Battery & Charging
4500 mAh, USB Power Delivery (30W, 50% in 30 min)
Qi wireless charging, Battery Share reverse wireless
Connectivity
5G Sub-6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, DisplayPort 4K/60fps, 3.5mm jack
Memory & Storage
12GB RAM, 256GB / 512GB UFS (market-dependent)
microSDXC up to 1TB, hybrid dual SIM
Timeline & Release Details
The Sony Xperia 1 III was announced on April 14, 2021, alongside the Xperia 5 III. Regional availability began in mid-to-late 2021, with Thailand catalog sources confirming a Q3/September 2021 launch at a local price of 42,990 THB. The phone shipped with Android 11.
- Announcement: April 14, 2021 (Sony Electronics press release)
- Thailand availability: Q3 2021 / September 2021 (Siamphone and Thai news)
- Launch price (Thailand): 42,990 THB
- Other market availability: United States and Europe summer 2021 (press release); Japan carrier models from July 2021; Japan SIM-unlocked XQ-BC42 from November 2021 (secondary model mapping)
Body & Build
The Xperia 1 III retains the tall, boxy Xperia design language with a glass sandwich construction and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Sony lists IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust protection for durability.
- Dimensions: 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 186 g (Sony Thailand)
- Front glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Rear glass: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- Frame: Metal sides with fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button
- Colors: Frosted Black, Frosted Purple (press release)
Display System
The 6.5-inch 21:9 CinemaWide display is a highlight of the Xperia 1 III, offering a full 4K HDR OLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Sony includes professional-grade color calibration features.
- Size: 6.5 inches diagonal
- Resolution: 3840 x 1644 (4K)
- Type: HDR OLED, 21:9 aspect ratio
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (240 Hz motion blur reduction)
- Touch scanning: 240 Hz
- Color features: Creator mode (CineAlta), DCI-P3 100%, ITU-R BT.2020, 10-bit tonal gradation, X1 for mobile engine
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Camera System
The triple 12MP rear camera system covers 16mm ultrawide, 24mm wide, and a variable 70-105mm telephoto lens — the latter a smartphone first according to Sony. ZEISS T* coating and 3D iToF sensor aid low-light performance and depth detection. Sony's Photography Pro and Cinematography Pro apps provide manual controls.
- Rear camera 1 (16mm): 12MP, f/2.2, 124° field of view, 1/2.5" Exmor RS
- Rear camera 2 (24mm): 12MP, f/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/1.7" Exmor RS, OIS, dual photo diode
- Rear camera 3 (70-105mm): 12MP, f/2.3-f/2.8 (variable), 1/2.9" Exmor RS, OIS
- Other sensors: 3D iToF, RGB-IR
- Front camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 78° field of view, 1/4" sensor, HDR photo, SteadyShot
- Video recording: 4K HDR up to 120 fps, SteadyShot 5-axis stabilization, Intelligent Wind Filter
- Photo features: Up to 20fps burst with AF/AE tracking, Real-time Eye AF (human/animal), Real-time Tracking, AI Super Resolution Zoom
Platform & Software
The phone runs Android 11 at launch on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 5G platform with 12GB of RAM. Internal storage options of 256GB or 512GB UFS depend on market, and a microSDXC slot supports expansion up to 1TB via the hybrid SIM tray.
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5nm)
- GPU: Adreno 660
- RAM: 12GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 256GB UFS (global) / 512GB in certain markets, microSDXC up to 1TB
- OS: Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13 per help guide)
- Gaming: Game Enhancer, PS4 Remote Play, DUALSHOCK 4 support
- Audio: 3.5mm jack, Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio, DSEE Ultimate, full-stage stereo speakers, Dynamic Vibration
Battery & Charging
The 4500 mAh battery supports rapid wired charging via USB Power Delivery and offers wireless convenience with Qi charging. Battery Share lets the phone act as a wireless power bank for accessories.
- Capacity: 4500 mAh (non-removable)
- Wired charging: USB Power Delivery, up to 50% in 30 minutes with 30W charger (charger not included per press release)
- Wireless charging: Qi standard
- Reverse wireless: Battery Share
- Battery care features: Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
Connectivity & Sensors
The Xperia 1 III supports 5G sub-6 across multiple bands, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and a USB-C port with DisplayPort output for external displays. A 3.5mm headphone jack is retained.
- Cellular: 5G sub-6 (bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n79); 4G LTE support varies by region
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- Bluetooth: 5.2, LE Audio, LDAC, aptX HD
- Location: A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Sensors: Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, light sensor
- Ports: USB-C (3.1 Gen 1) with DisplayPort (4K/60fps), 3.5mm audio jack
- Biometric: Fingerprint (side), face unlock (software-only)
Sony Xperia 1 III - Summary
The Sony Xperia 1 III offers a unique flagship package with the industry's first 4K 120Hz OLED display, a variable telephoto camera system, and classic Xperia features like a 3.5mm jack, microSD expansion, and IP68 durability. While the Snapdragon 888 5G platform remains capable, the moderate 4500mAh battery and market-dependent storage configurations are notable caveats. The phone was launched at a Thailand price of 42,990 THB, with broader availability starting in summer 2021.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| ฿42,990 |