Weekly poll: Sony Xperia 1 III is finally up for pre-order but is it too late?

11 July 2021
The phone offers a unique package at a high price. While it's not for everyone, it may be just what you were looking for. Or is it?

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i dont think making compact phones is a niche thing.
it can be a display of your technical prowess.
for example samsung's 3nm processors, DDR5 uMCP etc all in a way helping save space and battery both.
which other manufacturer out there has such capabilities?
sony's display are not that great, audio is best on apple in my experience, camera of google beats sony's and will keep beating, in terms of gaming we all know asus rules.
sony's stuff has just become a make believe thing. people just want to believe that these phones are great.
neither they are innovating nor they are listening to what fans want.
honestly how many people here defending sony have actually bought xperia iii? or has preordered

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    • Anonymous
    • 6wN
    • 12 Jul 2021

    Anonymous, 12 Jul 2021Most of the Sony fans are stuck on old Sony phones. None of... moreYou can't prove it. Can you? Of course not.

      The problem with Sony Xperia phones is that Sony announces these phones, and then the launch date is like months ahead. That's how you kill your hype for your phone. Sony just doesn't listen, and this is why their market share will keep getting smaller and smaller. At this point, they're not even trying. Don't get me wrong Sony Xperia phones are well specs and design phones, but the management in the higher-ups' minds blows me.

        My S21 Ultra is heavy! MkIII is lighter by a lot. Compare it.

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          • Anonymous
          • gm%
          • 12 Jul 2021

          Sus, 12 Jul 2021Sony fans paying so much for Xperia 1 iii but still not get... moreMost of the Sony fans are stuck on old Sony phones. None of them actually buy the latest ones. This is why sales are so low compared to other flagships.
          They just keep repeating marketing points from Sony

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            • AnonD-731363
            • SH3
            • 12 Jul 2021

            Zwinter, 12 Jul 2021Then that sucks that you had such a bad experience with So... moreMan hating and giving advice are two different things and i give advice.
            LG sdespite having money to feed dead phone branch they decided to stop.
            This should go same way.
            Apart the Japanese there arent much countries where Sony sells well.
            In past 2-3 years barely seen a person with a Sony phone.
            But call it as you like i dont mind is your choice i just said my truth and part.

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              • MrSaxoBeat
              • Ibx
              • 12 Jul 2021

              "You can refer to our written and video reviews for more pros and cons, it’s starting to feel like we’re focusing on the negatives here. For what it’s worth, the Xperia 1 III was designed by a company that is content to do its own thing and doesn’t care what the competition is doing."

              Maybe they shouldn't care what the competition is doing but they should focus on consumer a bit more. Sony has always done their own thing, and as a previous owner of three Xperia phones, that isn't necessarily a bad thing. I know this may not be the focus of the poll, but I think the phone's drawbacks definitely kick you even before you make the purchase: 4k or 120Hz, 120Hz but no frequency switching, limited camera video use due to overheating (issue that has plagued Sony phones across generations). While some issues might be fixed via software updates, some may never change. I just hope they don't take the fishy OnePlus way to "fix" battery life issues. Still, praise for bringing back the headphone jack (hope others follow) and other nice features.

              In the end, it seems Sony (other manufacturers too but feels like Sony leads the pack) always focus on bringing super-duper special features (read "innovation") to Android phones which look good on paper but not so in practice. A lot of us consumers wish phone manufacturers would polish phones and their features before release, especially before asking for a $1300 for a phone.

              If manufacturers are going to follow the dynamic obsolescence model for their products, the least they can do is have them work well, and not have us wait until next year's model only to be let down by a new set of features that go right onto the same pitfall.

              TLDR: I'm not convinced to purchase at fanboy purchase price of $1300 for a unpolished/compromised product. Will keep my Pixel2 for the time being.

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                • Zoki
                • sv7
                • 12 Jul 2021

                Sid88, 12 Jul 2021All I can read is negative review....ofcourse Sony had hard... moreBravooo!

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                  • Anonymous
                  • bGf
                  • 12 Jul 2021

                  Sid88, 12 Jul 2021All I can read is negative review....ofcourse Sony had hard... moreSony's behavior is just like that of Nokia before their dethronement, and LG mobile before their death. That's why many people scold Sony, hoping they will stop being so stubborn to avoid the same fate.

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                    • Fayth
                    • XTA
                    • 12 Jul 2021

                    Anonymous, 12 Jul 2021How is a relevant hot selling phone with the specific price... moreI mean the 12 mini is the latest mini
                    and it's a bit flopped

                    but ok, I wont reply to you anymore

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 6wN
                      • 12 Jul 2021

                      Anonymous, 12 Jul 2021According to Sony fans' warped logic.According to what it is your problem. But it is the truth.

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                        • Hildr
                        • pnK
                        • 12 Jul 2021

                        Sid88, 12 Jul 2021All I can read is negative review....ofcourse Sony had hard... moreWhile I agree with you and am perfectly satisfied with my 1 mark I, this mark III is just badly priced. 1300€ with old WH-1000XM3 that were already bundled with mark I is a total joke.
                        I would have made the jump if bundled with the new WF-1000XM4. Now I'll just keep my perfectly working mark I till next year, the only features lacking being RAW and pro mode on all lenses, that don't justify the price.

                          44alexsmith, 12 Jul 2021Not everyone is a fan of giant heavy phones; the Xperia pho... moreThe 1 III is a huge phone o.O

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                            • Anonymous
                            • vjX
                            • 12 Jul 2021

                            Anonymous, 12 Jul 2021You are unlucky or just trolling. Never faced any issues wi... moreAccording to Sony fans' warped logic.

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                              • Sid88
                              • nC7
                              • 12 Jul 2021

                              All I can read is negative review....ofcourse Sony had hard time impressing average crowd specially with the price & rest crowd with the availability, but they deserve fair reviews like other flagships phones get. No Flagship phones are perfect and those looking for best only end up buying the premium phones from leading brands hoping that this is best particular brand can offer so it must be better. Have used flagship phones from all the brands particularly samsung, apple, one plus, google & ofcourse sony. All have their pros & cons. The review platforms like Gsmarena plays important role for lot of people relaying on their reviews about which phone to buy...but such reviews will definitely harm the survival of brands like Sony who are still trying to make a come-back & yet do something different than rest of the brands

                                Not everyone is a fan of giant heavy phones; the Xperia phones are a great alternative from that norm.

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                                  • Alpha
                                  • 80i
                                  • 12 Jul 2021

                                  Anonymous, 12 Jul 2021It's alright, Sony fans. These foolish samsung/xiaomi ... moreNext Apple and Samsung will remove the screen and say its an innovation and these guys will hop along gladly buy it and say it is the future so we are buying it...xD

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                                    • Alpha
                                    • 80i
                                    • 12 Jul 2021

                                    Zwinter, 12 Jul 2021Sorry Bro Sony is here to stayThese so called "Tech Experts" have been saying this last 10 years but Sony still didn't close down XD

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                                      • Sus
                                      • tZ0
                                      • 12 Jul 2021

                                      Anonymous, 12 Jul 2021It's alright, Sony fans. These foolish samsung/xiaomi ... moreSony fans paying so much for Xperia 1 iii but still not getting a phone that is at least comparable to the Mi 11 Ultra and S21 Ultra. Easy to see who is the foolish one here.

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                                        • LucasN82
                                        • 8j%
                                        • 12 Jul 2021

                                        yalim, 12 Jul 2021too late sony... again and AGAIN! it was announced in April... moreS11u is ugly.