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 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.5" · 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera 12 MP · Zeiss optics
⚖️ Compare With
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✓︎ 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
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Multi-Camera Setup
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 105mm (telephoto), 1/2.9", dual pixel PDAF, 3x/4.4x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.6", dual pixel PDAF 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Main Video
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,500 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
186g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III support 5G?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 III supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III have NFC?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III support wireless charging?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 III supports wireless charging (30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless).
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III support reverse wireless charging?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 III can wirelessly charge other devices.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III support fast charging?› Yes, up to 30W (30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless).
Is the Sony Xperia 1 III waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Sony Xperia 1 III is rated IP65/IP68 — IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III have expandable storage?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 III supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III support dual SIM?› The Sony Xperia 1 III SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 III has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Sony Xperia 1 III has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Sony Xperia 1 III ship with?› The Sony Xperia 1 III ships with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13.
What type of USB port does the Sony Xperia 1 III use?› The Sony Xperia 1 III uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III support Wi-Fi 7?› The Sony Xperia 1 III supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 III support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Sony Xperia 1 III has 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
