80% BeastScore
Sony Xperia 1 III
🖼️ Authentic Asset🎨 3+ Finishes
Market StatusAvailable
Release Date2021-08-19
BrandSony
Official Launch Price
$1300 USD
Available Configurations:
12GB + 256GB12GB + 512GB
Key Specifications (Android)
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256 GB
RAM Memory
12 GB RAM
Main Camera
12 MP
Front Camera
8 MP
Display Screen
6.5" 3840x1644
Battery
4,500 mAh
Biometric Security
30W Fast Charging
IP68
Wi-Fi 6
Scratch-resistant glass
5.2
Sony Xperia 1 III Full Specifications
12 Comprehensive Categories| 1. Display & Screen | |
| Display Type | OLED 21:9 CinemaWide |
| Screen Size | 6.5" |
| Resolution & Density | 3840x1644 (643 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits peak |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| 2. Platform & Performance | |
| Processor / Chipset | High performance SoC |
| CPU | Multi-core architecture |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | Android 11 |
| 3. Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR |
| Internal Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage Speed | High-speed storage |
| 4. Cameras & Optics | |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS, ZEISS T* |
| Telephoto Zoom | 12 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.3, OIS |
| Ultrawide Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| LiDAR / Depth | None |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2 |
| 5. Battery & Fast Charging | |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 30W wired fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | 11W wireless charging |
| 6. Body, Build & Resistance | |
| Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 186 g |
| Build Materials | Glass front, metal/glass frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 |
| 7. Connectivity & Ports | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes |
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