The Sony Xperia 1 III will launch in Europe in August, Xperia 5 III gets delayed to September

02 July 2021
Originally, the two phones were set to become available in early August, but Sony changed its plans at the last moment.

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oodav33, 03 Jul 2021"A 4K 120Hz display that no other phone has, which is ... moreYou do realize that this is for the Xperia Z5 right? Different display, smaller screen, and the first introduction of a 4K panel. They've improved over time.

    VectorR, 03 Jul 2021""Overheating SD888?" You're being a h... more" that's a good reason to skip all phones with this chipset "

    Then why did you not mention others before? At least you're mentioning all phones with the chipset so thats fair.

    "other phone makers still have some brains left to not use 4k 120Hz smartphone screen. Because the fact is - nobody see the difference indeed unless being told what it is"

    There have been tests done on this and you can notice a difference.

    "I do realise that they are cons - ugly, useless hole for collecting dust and not less useless sd card slot. SD card slot is useless the same way as tape cassette player right now. It's just the fact, mate."

    Saying SD card is useless the same way as a tape cassette player isn't an actual argument, you still haven't provided a proper reason. Headphone jack provides the best quality and connection for audio.

    It is just facts, you're right. The fact that you can't provide an argument

      VectorR, 03 Jul 2021Don't lie yourself and others! If Xperia 1 II / 5 II d... moreYou lied about the auto mode taking bad pictures and when you posted the pictures, someone looked at the EXIF data and saw manual adjustments. You literally got caught and still acting like nothing happened.

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        • Anonymous
        • Kxv
        • 03 Jul 2021

        Anonymous, 03 Jul 2021some folks say faux-4K and completely forgot that most AMO... moreBlah blah blah blah... Please add Sony's fake 4K AMOLED to the list too

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          • 03 Jul 2021

          Anonymous, 03 Jul 2021Sony's best days are behind them. No matter how much ... moreWhat best days? When they were selling in dozens of millions of units their phones were utter crap. It's not until XZ Premium that their phones became good.

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            • 03 Jul 2021

            VectorR, 03 Jul 2021Yes, we know your silly denial of facts actual proof of app... moreCool story bro...I bought one. What are you going to do about it? LOL

              SuuperBaka, 03 Jul 2021"Overheating SD888?" You're being a hypocri... more"A 4K 120Hz display that no other phone has, which is an improvement from last year. You literally asked for improvements, and just listed one."
              https://www.cnet.com/news/phones-with-ultra-high-resolution-4k-screens-are-serious-overkill/

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                • Anonymous
                • Mkm
                • 03 Jul 2021

                VectorR, 03 Jul 2021"1III is technological masterpiece" - you made my... moreSony's best days are behind them.
                No matter how much these Sony brand boys sell their Xperia on this forum, people stay away from a brand that is on ventilator support

                  SuuperBaka, 03 Jul 2021"Overheating SD888?" You're being a hypocri... more""Overheating SD888?"
                  You're being a hypocrite here, this point here can be applied to all manufacturers that use this chipset.""
                  - that's a good reason to skip all phones with this chipset (excluding true gaming phones with proper cooling systems like ASUS ROG Phone 5),

                  ""4k 120Hz sceen which nobody really needs?"
                  A 4K 120Hz display that no other phone has, which is an improvement from last year. You literally asked for improvements, and just listed one.""
                  - other phone makers still have some brains left to not use 4k 120Hz smartphone screen. Because the fact is - nobody see the difference indeed unless being told what it is.

                  ""Archaic hole in the casing (3.5mm headphone jack), useless SD card slot. "
                  You do realize these aren't cons right? These are features that other flagships don't have. Please explain how SD card slot is useless, I really like to know.""
                  - I do realise that they are cons - ugly, useless hole for collecting dust and not less useless sd card slot. SD card slot is useless the same way as tape cassette player right now. It's just the fact, mate.

                  So as you might see I do have enough arguments. Sony stuck in the past mate, sorry. But that's okay. Just suck it up, keep your believe and go on buying their "masterpieces" :)!

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                    • Anonymous
                    • fur
                    • 03 Jul 2021

                    some folks say faux-4K and completely forgot that most AMOLED produced by samsung if not all have fake resolution too and most of the panels are used by all smartphone brands.
                    for eg QHD+ used by galaxy is also a faux one it loses about 30% of res so not true QHD+ due to using 2-subpixels with RG-BG instead of 3 subpixels with RGB .
                    the same applies for FHD+...

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                      • 03 Jul 2021

                      Sony announced xperia 1iii in april so, it should have been on sale in may. Not june, not july, not even august or september !

                        SuuperBaka, 03 Jul 2021You literally exposed yourself sending fake photos, you tho... moreDon't lie yourself and others! If Xperia 1 II / 5 II delivers appaling photos too damn often doesn't mean that photos are fake. Don't be silly, mate!

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                          • 03 Jul 2021

                          Anonymous, 03 Jul 2021Sad its out of my expected price of atleast 1000, maybe 110... morelol you aren't paying that much for the phone only instead you're getting WH3 headphone + tidal subs . this is a good deal for audio listeners or the ones who want to experience "HIFI audio".
                          so if you substract the added value of headphone and tidal you are getting what you asked for sub 1000 phone.

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                            • Kxv
                            • 03 Jul 2021

                            Anonymous, 03 Jul 2021Or a gain. All you have to see how much OnePlus is bleeding... moreGain is not an antonym of fault. Try again.

                              VectorR, 03 Jul 2021Yes, we know your silly denial of facts actual proof of app... moreYou literally exposed yourself sending fake photos, you thought EXIF data didn't exist or you must've not known what it was.

                                VectorR, 03 Jul 2021The same shitty camera on a $1300 camera-centered phone? Wh... more"Overheating SD888?"
                                You're being a hypocrite here, this point here can be applied to all manufacturers that use this chipset.

                                "4k 120Hz sceen which nobody really needs?"

                                A 4K 120Hz display that no other phone has, which is an improvement from last year. You literally asked for improvements, and just listed one.

                                "Archaic hole in the casing (3.5mm headphone jack), useless SD card slot. "

                                You do realize these aren't cons right? These are features that other flagships don't have. Please explain how SD card slot is useless, I really like to know.

                                You actually don't even have any proper arguments, stay pressed over a phone lmao.

                                  LucasN82, 03 Jul 2021Yes yes we know, you and your fake 5II photos. Improvements... more"1III is technological masterpiece" - you made my day, mate! I can't remember when the last time I had such a good laugh. Now I understand why Sony's slogan is "Make. Believe." You have to religiously believe in what you said above to buy their second-grade stuff for insane amount of money.
                                  I certainly will buy Pixel 6 though. Cheers!

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                                    • 03 Jul 2021

                                    I'm going to get the green one! :)
                                    3.5mm jack + SD card slot + 4K display + side fingerprint reader = Just take my money!

                                      LucasN82, 03 Jul 2021Yes yes we know, you and your fake 5II photos. Improvements... moreYes, we know your silly denial of facts actual proof of appaling photo quality of camera-centered over $1000 Sony knock-offs. I can provide tons of shitty (apaprently fake) photos from Xperia 1 II this time around. No other brand can beat Sony in this regard - no other smartphone maker sells > $1000 smartphones with such ridiculously bad camera quality. No wonder why it's a "niche" product for nobody ;).

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                                        • 03 Jul 2021

                                        VectorR, 03 Jul 2021The same shitty camera on a $1300 camera-centered phone? Wh... moreYes yes we know, you and your fake 5II photos. Improvements in 1III are everywhere, from real-time 20fps on ALL [stacked] sensors, telephoto, touch[lock] tracking AF, battery, 120fps OLED (with White Blanace stops), game features (sound, 120fps gameplay recording, gamma levels) and many more. Nobody say you must buy it. Go and buy Pixel.
                                        1III is technological masterpiece.

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