Sony Xperia 1 III
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- Mangoon
- qFJ
- 09 Feb 2021
Has anyone seen any word about the auto processing on the camera? Not having the software automatically switch from lens to lens to lens on the 5 III was a completely unintelligible thing to do. SO limiting.
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- Mangoon
- qFJ
- 09 Feb 2021
I had the 5 II for a little bit (but had problems with updates). Will totally be looking at this phone because after holding the 21:9 Xperia 5 II, I'm in love with it. So the dimensions are legit.
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- New OnePlus User
- LBi
- 08 Feb 2021
I'm guessing this phone will be available in the next eleven months, maybe January 2022. I just don't understand the Sony strategy!
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- New OnePlus User
- LBi
- 08 Feb 2021
Sony has a market share of around 23% (+3%-3%) in the smartphone market as of Q3 2020. (That was a misleading statement) The reality is that Sony does not realizes that this 23% is the category called 'Others'. Yes Sony!!! you and hundreds of other unpopular smartphone manufactures are the category called 'others'. Sony however may be the only manufacture in the unpopular 'others' category that makes flagships and that are also sometimes more expensive than the actual top 5 popular flagship manufactures. Because of this unique position and because Sony already commands such steep prices for their smartphones, I would assume in 2021 Sony might have actually said "okay this year, this is the year we are going to make a smartphone(s): FIRSTLY with at least (2020) last year flagship standards i.e big battery, brighter and more energy non gimmick efficient screens, fast ram, fast charging that actually makes sense: SECONDLY with what 'THE PEOPLE' want: THIRDLY whatever Sony thinks 'THE PEOPLE' wants: FORTH whatever Sony wants, I this order ONLY.
Sony "nahhh we will just continue to do whatever we want! after all we are part of a huge 23% of the smartphone industry".
WILL SONY EVER MAKE A COMEBACK?
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- AlexP
- rRU
- 08 Feb 2021
AK, 04 Feb 2021Is only 67mm wide. Far too narrow. Such a narrow phone for ... moreCompletely disagree
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- Arjun
- YTd
- 08 Feb 2021
It's the Qualcomm guys limiting Sony. Even the new Snapdragon 888 can't output 4K over 60Hz. Maybe Sony can lower the resolution to may be 1440p and use high refresh rate in this phone if possible.
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- BliTTzZ
- JG5
- 07 Feb 2021
LOL, 07 Feb 2021You mean Sony's algorithms are not as **good** as the ... moreThey are not better or worse. They are just different. Sony uses different approach towards HDR and post processing. Through all these years they could have easily followed the trend, but decided to go their way instead.
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- A380
- mjD
- 07 Feb 2021
IMO There is no periscope and it´s sort of ND on the main sensor (the last and bigger one). I expect SCinetone coming with Cinema Pro this year since Sony put some of their Alpha stuff here (A7SIII: 4K 120FPS and A1: maybe 8K on mobile?).
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- samsung note 9 user
- mhF
- 07 Feb 2021
It is a pitty but the hybrid slot is a dealbreaker (maybe the most ridiculous invention ever in the smartphone industry. It is like Sony would produce the hybrid TV where you can choose if you want to have picture or sound but you cannot have both at the same time). The narrow display is also a bit strange but I could live with it. Same for the 4K resolution which does not make sense for a smartphone and only costs battery life. At least Sony keeps the headphone jack (although fm-radio would be nice).
I do not know why all manufacturers narrow down their specs so much in their high end phones. Where is the high end phone with a more wide display (in portrait) to make it easier to read documents and more ports. Maybe a second 3,5 plug for a microphone or a second usb c port for charging and peripherals at the same time? Replacable battery and IP68. For a Sony pro phone I also would expect at least 3 configurable side buttons to use it as a walkman or whatever I like... Seems all manufacturers follow more or less Apple but seem to have no clue what they should do...
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- LOL
- yAK
- 07 Feb 2021
BliTTzZ, 05 Feb 2021It's not bad, it's just different. Sony uses HDR ... moreYou mean Sony's algorithms are not as **good** as the competition. ‘Aggressive' is a loaded term.
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- Goodfellow
- XRL
- 06 Feb 2021
Good phone can the next phone just have a dedicated micro sd card slot with the remaining spec remaining the same for this phone.
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- BliTTzZ
- JG5
- 05 Feb 2021
klein775, 02 Feb 2021You could say is the opposite of a google pixel pone, the p... moreIt's not bad, it's just different. Sony uses HDR less frequently and their algorythms are not as agressive.
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- samsung note 9
- mhF
- 05 Feb 2021
AK, 04 Feb 2021Is only 67mm wide. Far too narrow. Such a narrow phone for ... morecompletely agree - these days phones tend to have a much to narrow screen aspect. Not good for ebook and pdf reading....
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- samsung note 9
- mhF
- 05 Feb 2021
If it would have full dual sim + SD and an fm radio I would buy it (although I do not like the 4K screen for reasons of battery life)....
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- AK
- MJd
- 04 Feb 2021
Is only 67mm wide. Far too narrow. Such a narrow phone for 4k is useless. Is love an 80+mm wide version of this
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- johmpo
- ptx
- 04 Feb 2021
67mm ? So its easier in the hand? But it is 160mm high. Doesnt make sense.
67mm is not okay in landscape mode. Just to small texting
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- Anonymous
- Tkd
- 03 Feb 2021
4k on a 6.5 inch screen is overkill.. 1440p is the sweet spot.
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- AnonD-973296
- GYi
- 03 Feb 2021
klein775, 02 Feb 2021You could say is the opposite of a google pixel pone, the p... morepixel photos look amazing because of the power of S O F T W A R E. but idk how long they can keep that lead. they have to use a new sensor and camera modules in the next pixel 5XL/6 because the competition has caught up a lot, especially xiaomi and huawei are now on par with pixel's photography
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- AnonD-789801
- kx8
- 03 Feb 2021
Happy to see no downgrade from Sony on their flagship 2021. SD card slot, audio jack, glass back. 21w fast charging is just ok, 5w charger is the best if you want the battery last longer. Fast charging above 15w is too much stress for the batteries. Front speakers is also a must if you watch videos or for gaming.
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- klein775
- gvZ
- 02 Feb 2021
Anonymous, 01 Feb 2021Problem isn't the Sony sensor, it's the horrible ... moreYou could say is the opposite of a google pixel pone, the pixel 5 sensor is the same as the 1st or 2nd generation of pixel but the optimization is superb. Sony may have the latest physical sensor but the auto optimization may be super bad ( i want to try it buy jugdging the comments i asume is pretty bad.