Sony Xperia 1 III 256GB Purple 5G

Name: Sony Xperia 1 III 256GB Purple 5G
Brand: Sony
SKU: 886113
Price: 999 EUR
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Rating: 8.4 (23 reviews)

Review is 8,4 out of 10, based on 23 reviews.
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You can see every single detail of your movies, series, and games on the razor-sharp 4K screen.
With the different cameras on this device, you can take sharp photos.
This powerful device is suitable for the most demanding apps and 3D games.
The large 6.5-inch screen is difficult to operate with one hand.

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The Sony Xperia 1 III 256GB Purple 5G is a powerful smartphone with a razor-sharp 4K screen. On this screen, you can see even the smallest details of your movies, series, and games. Since the screen is rectangular, there won't be any black borders around the screen when you watch a movie. With a 6.5-inch screen, the device is quite big. That makes it difficult to operate with one hand. With the 3 camera lenses on the back, you can take razor-sharp photos. The telephoto lens zooms in up to 3 times without your photos and videos becoming less sharp. Thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 888 processor and 12GB RAM, the Sony Xperia 1 III is suitable for the most demanding apps and tasks. Image editing apps and 3D games won't be a problem either. The 4500mAh battery lasts a whole day with average use. It charges quickly with the included charger. On the 256GB storage, you have enough space for all your apps, photos, and other files.

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Key specs

	Camera quality	Excellent
	Speed class	Excellent
	Screen quality	Excellent
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Year introduced	2021
	Screen size	6,5 inches

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Review is 8,3 out of 10.

Sony Xperia 1 lll: Excellent but just not perfect

Beautiful display
Excellent speakers
Excellent build quality
Pre-installed (advertising) apps.

For a few weeks I was allowed to test the Sony Xperia 1 lll. During these weeks I got a good idea of the strengths of the phone, but also of the less strong sides.

~ The Design The first thing you notice when the phone is taken out of the packaging is the elongated and narrow design. Because the phone is narrower than the average phone that is available, it fits comfortably in the hand. A disadvantage of the narrow and elongated screen is that operating the phone with one hand is almost impossible. Personally, I did not experience any hindrance from this, since I usually operate a telephone with two hands.

The build quality and the design in general are of excellent quality and aesthetics. It all feels very sturdy and the design stands out from the other phones on the market. The speakers placed at the front are slightly lower than the screen. This makes it easy for dirt to get in that won't fall out quickly. This is the only criticism I could give to the phone's design.

~ The camera system The cameras in this phone are excellent. What struck me when shooting with this phone are the natural colors it produces. Compared to other high-end phones from other brands, photos look less spectacular when it comes to saturated colors, but they are much closer to reality. This is definitely a plus for me. The front camera doesn't take the best pictures. If you shoot a lot with this, it might be wise to look further.

~ The System The software and the system in general is very intuitive. Everything is easy to master and the 4K OLED 120hz screen makes everything look smooth and beautiful. The software is close to the 'standard' software that the Android system offers. The only downside to the software is the pre-installed apps that cannot be removed. Fortunately, these apps can be hidden, making them no longer visible.

This phone can rightly call itself a high-end phone! From the hardware to the software, everything is perfectly put together. In my view, this phone is definitely recommended for people who are looking for the best the phone market has to offer at the moment.

Bralan
8 September 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,0 out of 10.

This smartphone is of many good professional features!

I've had the pleasure of testing this smartphone for several weeks and the Xperia 1 iii is a great smartphone for professional and amateur photographers. The selfie camera is a bit disappointing in my opinion and does not take the most detailed photos. The three different cameras on the back are of good quality. The normal camera takes really beautiful and truthful pictures. With the ultra-wide, you can choose whether you want the best image quality or whether you prefer to perform a distortion correction. The latter does not make heads in the photo look weird. The zoom lens is also variable: it actually counts as two lenses, because the lenses can shift inside. This allows you to zoom in optically up to 4.4 times (equivalent to a 105 mm lens) (=without loss of quality). Not only are the three lenses special, the way you take pictures is also very nice with this phone. The phone has a special camera button. This takes you directly to the camera app with a long press. Pressing halfway focuses (which happens well and quickly) and pressing fully takes the picture. There are many settings available to get the perfect shot. Your images will also really look better if you take the time to get to know these settings. If you go out to photograph/make videos a lot, it is advisable to take a power bank with you. This phone will probably not last all day at maximum performance settings (high brightness, fast refresh rate, 4K display, always-on display). Of course you can also switch some of these functions back to get a better battery life, but I really liked having these settings at their maximum.

Lucas
7 September 2021
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Review is 9,3 out of 10.

Smartphone with very high performance

Screen (OLED and 120 Hz)
Processor and memory
Camera features
Number of megapixels camera

I was allowed to test this Sony Xperia 1 M3 for a few weeks. The first thing that struck me was the size of the device. I am used to having a wide device in my hands with a device with this screen diagonal. But the Xperia is elongated and narrow (21:9 ratio). And I have to say that this is actually quite useful. I can easily hold the device with one hand. And operate it yourself with that hand too. What is also striking is that the buttons are all on one side of the device. This prevents unnecessary screenshots. The finger scan is also located on the side of buttons, making it easy to unlock the device while holding the device in your hand. And then of course the camera. Sony is one of THE brands in the field of film and photo and you can see that in the Xperia 1 M3. You can choose to keep the default setting. But it is also possible to test everything yourself. This applies to both filming and shooting. And with the four lenses, you get everything sharp from near to far. If you don't feel like going out with your SLR camera, this is certainly a good alternative. The only downside here is the number of megapixels. In terms of speed, this Xperia is also recommended. Everything runs and loads smoothly. Heavy games are loaded in this way and can be played without stuttering. In addition, it is possible to share the screen so that you can open and use two apps at the same time. For example, watching a movie while checking your email or booking your next vacation.

In short, anyone looking for a smartphone with very good camera properties, a very good speed, a clear and sharp screen and who loves gaming will have that smartphone in their hands with the Sony Xperia 1 M3.

AGE Salverda
6 September 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	886113
	Manufacturer code	XQBC52C2V.EEAC
	Brand	Sony
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

General

General
	Mobile phone type	Smartphone
	Recommended for use	Gaming, Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series
	Bundle contains	No accessories

Update policy

Update policy
	Year introduced	2021
	Introduction month	June
	Operating system	Android
	Android One
	Android version when introduced	Android 11
	Update to Android version possible	Update not possible yet
	Latest Android version
	Expected number of remaining Android updates	2
	Assessment remaining Android updates	Excellent
	Expected frequency security updates	Every month
	Expected date of last security update	June 2023
	Assessment remaining security updates	Standard
	Review update policy	Good

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	16,5 cm
	Width	7,1 cm
	Depth	0,82 cm
	Weight	186 g
	Color	Purple
	Water-resistant
	IP certification	IPX68
	Shockproof
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	MagSafe magnet

Processor and memory

Processor and memory
	Speed class	Excellent
	Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
	Clock speed primary processor	2,84 GHz
	Number of primary processor cores	Octa-Core (8)
	Total storage capacity	256 GB
	Internal RAM	12 GB
	Memory card reader
	Memory card	MicroSD
	Expandable storage capacity up to	1000 GB

SIM card

SIM card
	SIM free
	Dual SIM
	Content SIM tray	1 SIM card slot and a slot for SIM card or memory card
	Samsung region lock

Rear cameras

Rear cameras
	Camera quality	Excellent
	Built-in camera
	Total number of megapixels	12 MP
	Autofocus
	Type of autofocus	Phase detection autofocus
	Video function
	Video Recording quality	4K @ 60 FPS
	Rear flash
	Lens type	Standard
	Image stabilization type	Optical Image Stabilization
	Aperture	1,7
	Flash type	Single LED
	HDR support camera
	Type of image sensor	1/1.7"
	Second rear camera
	Rear camera 2 lens type	Telephoto lens
	Number of megapixels second rear camera	12 MP
	Fixed aperture second rear camera	2,3
	Type of image stabilization second rear camera	Optical Image Stabilization
	Autofocus second rear camera
	Type of autofocus second rear camera	Phase detection autofocus
	Optical zoom function second rear camera
	Optical zoom second rear camera	4,4
	Third rear camera
	Rear camera 3 lens type	Wide-angle
	Number of megapixels third rear camera	12 MP
	Fixed aperture third rear camera	2,2
	Autofocus third rear camera
	Type of autofocus third rear camera	Phase detection autofocus
	Type of image stabilization third rear camera	Optical image stabilization
	Optical zoom function third rear camera
	Fourth rear camera
	Lens type fourth camera rear	Depth sensor
	Type of depth sensor fourth camera rear	ToF sensor
	Fifth camera on the back

Front cameras

Front cameras
	Front Camera
	Front camera type	In bezel
	Number of megapixels front camera	8 MP
	Fixed aperture front camera	2
	Type of image stabilization front camera	Electronic image stabilization
	Front flash
	Second front camera

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	6,5 inches
	Screen-to-body ratio	84,2 %
	Screen quality	Excellent
	Foldable
	Refresh rate	120 Hz
	Resolution height	3840 pixels
	Resolution width	1644 pixels
	Pixel density	643 ppi
	Notification LED
	Touchscreen
	Sharpness	4K (UHD)
	Screen type	OLED
	Scratch resistant
	Gorilla Glass
	Gorilla Glass Type	Gorilla Glass Victus
	HDR support
	Type of HDR	HDR10+

Battery

Battery
	Battery/battery capacity	4500 mAh
	Quick charge functionality
	Fast charge type	Power Delivery 3.0
	Power wired fast charging	30 W
	Wireless charging
	Power wireless fast charging	30 W
	Charge other devices wirelessly
	Capacity to charge other devices wirelessly	5 W
	Replaceable battery

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Internet connection options	4G and 5G
	Built-in WiFi
	WiFi standards	Wireless AC, Wireless AX, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.2
	NFC
	Headphone jack
	USB port
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	Lightning connector
	Suitable for Samsung DeX

Sensors

Sensors
	Home button
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Placement fingerprint sensor	Side
	Facial recognition
	Accelerometer
	Light sensor
	Compass
	Pedometer
	GPS sensor

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