Verdict
The Xperia 1 III is a premium smartphone that offers a lot of features and functions for creators and gamers. The phone has a stunning OLED display, a versatile and powerful camera system, superb audio quality, and great performance. The phone also has a sleek and elegant design, a long-lasting battery, and 5G connectivity.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 40,000 Expected |
Other Countries | $144 €136 £113 ¥1044 ₹12160 ﷼540 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Europe |
5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe |
Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2021, April 14 |
Status | Available. Released 2021, August 25 |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in) |
Weight | 186 g / 187.1 g (mmWave) (6.56 oz) |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
PLATFORM | |
OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Adreno 660 |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Triple | 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) |
Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
FRONT CAMERA | |
Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm |
Features | HDR |
Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
SOUND | |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack | Yes |
COMMS | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Yes |
Radio | No |
USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output |
FEATURES | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min (advertised) Wireless Reverse wireless |
MISC | |
Colors | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple |
Models | XQBC62/V, XQBC52V.UKCX, SO-51B, SOG03, A101SO, XQ-BC62, XQ-BC72, XQ-BC52, XQ-BC01, XQ-BC11, XQ-BC21, XQ-BC72 |
Display and Design
The 6.5-inch OLED display on the Xperia 1 III is remarkable; it boasts a 21:9 aspect ratio and 1644 x 3840 pixel resolution. With the 120Hz refresh rate supported by the display, gaming and scrolling are more responsive and fluid. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which is the latest and most durable glass from Corning. With an aluminum frame and glass on both the front and back, the Xperia 1 III offers a sophisticated and stylish appearance. The phone can resist spills, splashes, and immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes because it is IP65/IP68 dust and water-resistant.
Performance and Storage
The Xperia 1 III is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, which is one of the most advanced and powerful processors in the market. The chipset has an octa-core CPU, an Adreno 660 GPU, and a 5G modem. This powerhouse ensures seamless multitasking, graphic-intensive gaming, and swift app launches. The phone comes with 256GB or 512GB of internal storage that can be increased with a microSD card, along with 12GB of RAM. The phone’s operating system, Android 11, can be upgraded to Android 13.
Camera System
The Xperia 1 III has a versatile and powerful camera system, which consists of three 12 MP rear cameras and an 8 MP front camera. The 12MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens. Sony’s dedication to producing high-quality photographs is demonstrated by this device, which can capture stunning action photos as well as low-light images. The rear cameras also have dual PD sensors, which enable fast and accurate autofocus even in low-light conditions. The front camera supports 1080p video recording, HDR, and 5-axis gyro-EIS.
Connectivity and Battery
The Xperia 1 III has superb audio quality, thanks to its stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 24-bit/192kHz audio support. The phone also features Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C 3.1, and OTG. Sony addresses this with a robust 4500mAh battery in the Xperia 1 III. Optimized for efficiency, it ensures that users can navigate their day without constantly worrying about running out of power.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the Sony Xperia 1 III in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.