Sony Xperia 1 III review

05 July 2021


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Sadly, this is exactly what I expected :(
Dim screen, poor battery, compromise between 120/4K with no manual controls, average speakers, ton of Sony software non-sense and non-working features like proximity sensor, wind suppression in video and overall good-ish photos with good colour reproduction and crushed shadows.
I am glad, I do not use Xperia anymore.

As written before ... this is a Sony phone, so I do expect a lot of flame in discussion :D
Too bad Sony can lately only produce loyal fans and not good phones.

    Dometalican, 05 Jul 2021It's pretty much why I criticized Sony for not going 5... moreOr switching to a LTPO display.

      I prefer a brand that tries something different & fails rather than one who keeps it safe & pathetic.

      This phone ticks all the checkboxes (rarity these days)
      Has unique hardware/features
      Has no deal-breaking issues (you can nitpick about literally any phone out there)

      I'm not even a Sony fan, but I appreciate what Sony has done here. It's an all-rounder phone & that deserves appreciation!

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        • 0yZ
        • 05 Jul 2021

        It's stupid phone
        Even if GSMArena commenters like it

          786, 05 Jul 2021Common sense 120hz consumes slot off battery. Low light is... moreIt's pretty much why I criticized Sony for not going 5,000mAH.

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            • tVX
            • 05 Jul 2021

            Cleary the authors HATE sony device, No Point GSMarena continue to review Sony phone
            while GSMarena happily report 20w as Fast charging, Sony 30w is fast charging ish LOL

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              • mHh
              • 05 Jul 2021

              tkSteveFOX, 05 Jul 2021Such a shame. Same issues as the mark II Display brightnes... moreCommon sense 120hz consumes slot off battery.
              Low light issues, use the pro app, problem sorted. Why use trash stock camera when the pro has more features .

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                • Anonymous
                • mA{
                • 05 Jul 2021

                Pity that is not up there with all those flagships! Competition puts pressure on price and specs.

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                  • mHh
                  • 05 Jul 2021

                  miaumiaumiau, 05 Jul 2021500 comments 4 sure. at 1300 euros im curios of the argumen... moreDefinitely it will generate 500+

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                    • mHh
                    • 05 Jul 2021

                    This will generate 500 post.

                      tkSteveFOX, 05 Jul 2021Such a shame. Same issues as the mark II Display brightnes... moreOh, I didn't know it is using LG's panels. What about the 5 iii? Is it also using LG?

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                        • ntk
                        • 05 Jul 2021

                        Such a shame. Same issues as the mark II
                        Display brightness
                        Battery life
                        Overheating
                        Unimpressive low-light performance

                        While some are bearable, the battery life is unforgiven.
                        The phone doesn't even last a full day of moderate usage.
                        It's LGs POLED technology that's clearly lacking behind Samsung's and even BOE in terms of efficiency.

                          miaumiaumiau, 05 Jul 2021500 comments 4 sure. at 1300 euros im curios of the argumen... more😂😂😂

                            That battery life...saddens me. I'm sure dark theme and supposedly the game enhancer that allows you to set the refresh rate of certain apps would improve that but man...what a letdown. I did love the camera results (don't care about selfie) and I don't care about benchmark numbers.

                            The sad thing is, I'm still getting it because of the headphone jack and microSD card slot that NOBODY else has this year (other than the Galaxy A52 but I don't support hypocrite companies). That's the only reason why Sony is getting my money still. ROG was close but I want to expand that memory.

                            This is why I wish LG gave it one more year with a huge V70/V70 mini bang.

                              AnonD-546724, 05 Jul 2021Don't mind me, I'm just here for the comments ... more500 comments 4 sure. at 1300 euros im curios of the arguments. for that money you get a used car + used dslr + some xiaomi phone.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • mA{
                                • 05 Jul 2021

                                Another failure to be attractive for the common people. Big price, strange form factor, not available in many parts of the world etc.

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                                  • 3xI
                                  • 05 Jul 2021

                                  I'll be the first to comment but I'm certainly not alone in thinking how far Sony have fallen.

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                                    • KZK
                                    • 05 Jul 2021

                                    AnonD-546724, 05 Jul 2021Don't mind me, I'm just here for the comments ... more😂😝😂

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                                      • iG3
                                      • 05 Jul 2021

                                      The phone can do 120Hz@4K, i don't know why spec list still says it is 120Hz at FullHD only.

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                                        • 3g5
                                        • 05 Jul 2021

                                        Don't mind me, I'm just here for the comments

                                        Take a seat, it's gonna be one hell of a show

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