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 do not mind the price, but it has too many poor developed features and Sony ... how to put it ... Sony ... software.
Not to mention that non-working proximity sensor would drive me crazy as it did on my older Xperia 5 (that even had a bonus ... broken fingerprint sensor).

    As much as I really like the new 3rd generation flagship Xperia, the Snapdragon 888 thermal performance really left me cold. Even Sony couldn't tame the heat despite their excellent battery optimization software. Because of that, I'm sticking to last year's Mk2 Xperia 1/5. I can wait and anticipate the next-gen Mk4 Xperia 1/5 with SD 895 chipset. But if the rumour of Samsung responsible for the fabrication of SD 895 is true, I'm not sure if I want to.

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      • Anonymous
      • xq5
      • 11 Jul 2021

      Sony is all about quality. Our smart TV still works fine. My PS2 worked fine until I sold it. My Z3 worked fine. My headphones MDR-XB550AP are amazing. Never faced any issues. If you want to buy any Sony product go for it with closed eyes.

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        • AnonD-762416
        • Sec
        • 11 Jul 2021

        [deleted post]Price and availability are both crucial in a review to be read by potential buyers. I don't see a problem with them remarking that Sony is pricing themselves out of the market.

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          • NiJon
          • nQe
          • 11 Jul 2021

          its way to late - as usual with Sony.

          As much as I love Sony, their announcement and launch dates needs to be closer to each other.

          Most people have already forgotten about Sony when they made their announcement in April and now when its launching, most people have already gone and bought something else, because of the late launch date.

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            • AnonD-124847
            • JKT
            • 11 Jul 2021

            "free" with 1000+€ a good one 🤣🤣

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              • Shui8
              • KZK
              • 11 Jul 2021

              Anonymous, 11 Jul 2021For those who can afford it, it's a solid phone with s... moreBetter to buy 5iii over 1iii. But when compared last year 5ii with newer 5iii, the only differences are a bit better performance (but worse SD888 known throttling behaviour) and x4.4 optical zoom, anddd that zoom quality is just mediocre, which is not a big deal if one doesnt have it. Price also a big aspect, where 5ii are way cheaper now.

              If one into Sony, compact phone with 3.5mm jack & SD card slot, save your money and just go with 5ii.

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                • kek
                • GBh
                • 11 Jul 2021

                at this point, you are better off waiting for 5III.

                Xperia 1III should have been released between May-June

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                  • Anonymous
                  • nYE
                  • 11 Jul 2021

                  notafanboy, 11 Jul 2021Yes use another app. Since you appear to be a regular user ... moreEven if I am a regular user doesn't mean I want to use a app.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • nYE
                    • 11 Jul 2021

                    Anonymous, 11 Jul 2021Then go on other site if you think they are biased That's not how it works.

                    Also most places are biased, and as long I know which site is biased on what regard, then I know how to ignore certain cons.

                    Being biased is fine as long the reader knows that.

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                      • Sawsan
                      • q{r
                      • 11 Jul 2021

                      I don't see anyone other than diehard Sony fans buying this phone, especially at the exorbitant price Sony is asking for it!

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                        • Anonymous
                        • IBQ
                        • 11 Jul 2021

                        Shanti Dope, 11 Jul 2021It's not a phone that's made for everyone, and So... moreSorry, I wanted to reply to you but an error occurred. Please see the message below.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • IBQ
                          • 11 Jul 2021

                          Constructive criticism is the way towards improvement. We're you always doing a critical mistake and nobody ever told you, you will never be able to fix said mistake until it is too late. Telling people to never express their criticism is counterproductive. Besides, it is something you are doing yourself. We could also tell you to go somewhere else where nobody criticises Sony if that bothers you so much, yet we did not as it is dumb.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • nHA
                            • 11 Jul 2021

                            Useless slab of a phone that's too big, too expensive, too stupid and offers absolutely no compelling reason to purchase unless you like pi$$ing money away. Sony have been seiously off the boil since they abandoned making proper compact flagships.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • gn4
                              • 11 Jul 2021

                              Anonymous, 11 Jul 2021GSMArena has a certain pattern of loving certain brands. ... moreThen go on other site if you think they are biased

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                                • AnonD-731363
                                • gyg
                                • 11 Jul 2021

                                In past Sony made some really great devices in present they ask 1300 for something where even Nubia red magic for 500 bucks does better tricks worth the effort and money.
                                Dont want to be rude but Sony faile dto impress long time ago and i wonder why just like LG or Sony Vaio they dont want to end this tragic story of Sony phones.

                                  Anonymous, 11 Jul 2021Oh yes USE ANOTHER APP. I can vote on Firefox on my PC y... moreYes use another app. Since you appear to be a regular user of GSMArena, why not install their app?

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                                    • AnonD-731363
                                    • gyg
                                    • 11 Jul 2021

                                    notafanboy, 11 Jul 2021"Can't vote as usual because the poll is broken i... moreWell still better than Edge, Firefox or Samsung internet which is worst of all to my opinion.
                                    For most cases i use Opera and my second favorite is chrome with some adblockers is great.

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                                      • AnonD-731363
                                      • gyg
                                      • 11 Jul 2021

                                      Shanti Dope, 11 Jul 2021It's not a phone that's made for everyone, and So... moreMan 1300 for overpriced midranger yes you right this phone is not for everyone is for noone.
                                      Even a die hard fan woudnt pay 1300 bucks for something worth maybe 500-600.
                                      Thus to my honest opinion.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • nYE
                                        • 11 Jul 2021

                                        Anonymous, 11 Jul 2021edge works fine for me on pcThat's the point voting works on my PC with 3 different browsers.

                                        But not on my phone, feels like GSMArena became one of these sites that blocks stuff if you don't use their stupid app (Reddit being THE BIGGEST offender on that regard)

                                        I hate it, I don't want a zillion apps if I can do it in the browser.