Sony Xperia 1 III
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).
2021 · Mid-range · Android 11ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use
✓Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Razor-sharp 643 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓6.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
RAM
12GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
643 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
4,500 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Weight
186g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Colors
Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
