XPERIA 1 III | 6.5” 21:9 4K HDR OLED 120HZ DISPLAY

Full Specifications & Features

Xperia 1 III

£699.00

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Size

Dimensions
165 x 71 x 8.2 mm

Weight

Weight
186 g

Display

Display Size
6.5" 21:9 CinemaWide™ display
Display Resolution
4K HDR OLED (3840 x 1644)
Features
120Hz Refresh rate, 240Hz Motion blur reduction, 240Hz Touch scanning rate, Creator mode "powered by CineAlta" - Inspired by Master Monitor colour reproduction, DCI-P3 100%, ITU-R BT.2020 (REC.2020), Illuminant D65 White point, 10 bit tonal gradation, X1™ for mobile
Image playback format
JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, WebP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, CR2, NEF, NRW, ARW, RW2, ORF, RAF, PEF, SRW
Video playback format
H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG-4 Video, AV1, VP8, VP9

Durability

Water Resistant
Water resistant (IPX5/IPX8), Dust proof (IP6X)
Durability
Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ (Front), Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 (Rear)

Camera

Camera
Triple lens camera

Rear Camera (1)

Resolution
12MP
Size
1/1.7" Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor
Aperture
F1.7
Focal length
24 mm
Field of view
82°

Rear Camera (2)

Resolution
12MP
Size
1/2.9” Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor
Aperture
F2.3 (70 mm), F2.8 (105 mm)
Focal length
70 mm, 105 mm
Field of view
34° (70 mm), 23° (105 mm)

Rear Camera (3)

Resolution
12MP
Size
1/2.5" Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor
Aperture
F2.2
Focal length
16 mm
Field of view
124°

Camera Features

Features
Photography Pro, ZEISS® quality lenses calibrated specifically for Xperia 1 III, ZEISS® T* Coating, Up to 20fps AF/AE, Up to 60 times per second continuous AF/AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF (Human, Animal), Real-time tracking, 3D iToF, Dual photo diode, RGB-IR, OIS photo, Photo flash, Photo light, Hybrid zoom 12.5x (based on Wide camera 24 mm), AI Super Resolution Zoom, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo
Image capture format
JPEG (.jpg), RAW (.dng)

Video Recording

Features
Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta", 4K HDR Movie recording 24, 25, 30, 60 and 120fps slow-motion, OIS and EIS Video, Optical SteadyShot™with FlawlessEye™, SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization), Intelligent wind filter
Video recording format
.mp4 (H.264, H.265)

Front Camera (1)

Resolution
8MP
Size
1/4"
Aperture
F2.0
Field of view
78°
Features
HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo, SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization), Portrait selfie, Display flash, Hand gesture

Audio

Hi-Res
Hi-Resolution Audio, High-Resolution Audio Wireless (LDAC)
Other features
3.5 mm audio jack, 360 Reality Audio, 360 Reality Audio hardware decoding, 360 Spatial Sound, Full-stage stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos®, DSEE Ultimate, Stereo Recording, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio
Playback Format
AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AAC-ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM, Opus, ALAC, DSD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby AC-4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format
Recording Format
AAC-LC , AAC+, AAC-ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB

Game

Features
PS4 Remote Play, DUALSHOCK®4 Control compatibility, Game enhancer

Entertainment

Features
Dynamic Vibration System

Memory & Storage

RAM
12GB
Internal memory
256GB UFS
External memory
microSDXC support (up to 1 TB)

SIM Capability

Number of SIM
Dual SIM hybrid
SIM type
nanoSIM

Operating System

Version
Android™ 11

Processor

CPU
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform

Battery

Capacity
4500 mAh
Charging type
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) fast charging
Other features
Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, Qi Wireless charging, Battery Share function

Networks

2G Band
850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Band
2100 (Band 1), 1900 (Band 2), 1700 (Band 4), 850 (Band 5), 800 (Band 6), 900 (Band 8), 800 (Band 19)
4G Band
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66
5G Band
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n(2.4GHz)/n(5GHz)/ac/ax
Location
A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® 5.2 wireless technology
USB type
Type-C®
USB version
USB 3.1 Gen1
Other features
Smart connectivity, Google Cast, NFC, Output video/image via Display Port support TypeC Cable or USB-C to HDMI Adapter Cable (Display port 4K/60fps)

Sensors

Sensor Type
Fingerprint sensor

Accessibility

Accessibility
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC), Teletypewriter (TTY) /SCREEN READERS: Select to Speak, TalkBack, Text-to-speech output /DISPLAY: Font size, Display size, Dark theme, Magnification, Colour correction, Colour inversion, Large mouse pointer, Remove animations /INTERACTION CONTROLS: Accessibility Menu, Switch Access, Click after mouse pointer stops moving, Power button ends call, Auto-rotate screen, Touch & hold delay, Time to take action (Accessibility timeout), Vibration & haptic strength, System navigation /AUDIO & ON-SCREEN TEXT: Mono audio, Audio balance, Caption preferences /EXPERIMENTAL: High contrast text, Shortcut from lock screen

Colour Options

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Features

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Experience breathtaking speed in everything you do

Speed is at the very heart of the Xperia 1 III experience – from the immersive 4K HDR OLED display with its rapid 120Hz Refresh rate to the triple lens camera which features fast AF even when shooting extended telephoto.

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Outstanding ZEISS quality in your Xperia

ZEISS optics calibrated specifically for your Xperia smartphone. The ZEISS T* coating contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast by reducing reflections.

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Four versatile lens options to unleash your creativity

Expand your creative possibilities with four versatile lenses in a triple camera and fast, accurate AF across all cameras. Thanks to Dual PDAF sensors, Continuous AF keeps focus on moving subjects, while Sony's unique telephoto system supports fast AF even at extended focal lengths.

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Experience Real-time Eye AF – for humans and animals

Real-time Eye AF lets you take stunning portraits, whether you're photographing people or animals. Even if your subject is on the move or one eye is covered, you'll capture memorable images full of energy and expression. 

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Real-time Tracking keeps fast-moving subjects in focus

Now you can keep the most challenging moving subjects in precise focus. Using AI and a 3D iToF sensor to measure distance, Real-time Tracking can accurately detect and focus on a subject, then keep on tracking it even if it temporarily moves out of sight. To specify your subject, simply touch it on the Xperia 1 III display.

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Discover Photography Pro – inspired by Alpha

With Photography Pro on the Xperia 1 III you'll find controls usually found on professional cameras. Using an interface inspired by Alpha cameras, you can choose manual controls or automatic settings and shoot in RAW. You can also enjoy new Basic mode for effortless shooting.

Learn more about Photography Pro

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Immerse yourself in a 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate display

Boasting a stunning 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate display, the Xperia 1 III offers a uniquely immersive viewing experience. And with no notches to interrupt your view on the 6.5" 21:9 CinemaWide™ display, losing yourself in your favourite movies or TV shows has never been easier.

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For total convenience

Choose new Basic mode for fast access to a range of easy-to-use photography features including a touch shutter button, portrait orientation, Bokeh effect, Panorama, and more.

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Fluid motion with 120Hz

On the native 120Hz Refresh rate display, fast-moving objects are rendered clearly for seriously smooth gameplay.

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Strike first in the dark

An invaluable new gaming feature, L-γ raiser (Low gamma raiser) makes it easier to see your opponents in the dark. By enhancing image details in dark areas, it highlights your enemies without overexposing bright areas of the screen. So you can hit them before they hit you.

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Precise and fast moves

The Xperia 1 III supports 240Hz Touch scanning rate – 4x higher than the previous model – meaning the action happens exactly as you intended for precision control. And with Fast Touch response, the system recognises your touch at the precise moment you intended.

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Hear your opponents coming

Audio equalizer lets you heighten sounds such as footsteps or gunshots, so you can hear your opponents coming and react before they do.

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3.5mm audio jack for ultimate sound quality

Thanks to improvements to materials and electronic components, the 3.5mm audio jack on the Xperia 1 III not only offers convenience but also delivers high fidelity sound quality. Distortion is reduced, especially between mid and max volume, and that brings more realistic sound – with clear ensembles, smooth vocals, and deep basslines.

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Hear music as it was meant to be heard

With audio tuned in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment, the Xperia 1 III has been engineered to deliver a truly authentic listening experience, whether you're using headphones or the built-in Full-stage stereo speakers. 

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Experience 360 Reality Audio – like you're there with the artist

Immerse yourself in sound all around you, as real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real. And with the Xperia 1 III, you can enjoy the experience through wired or wireless headphones or the built-in Full-stage stereo speakers.

Learn more about 360 Reality Audio

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Turn your stereo music into immersive 360 Spatial Sound

If the music source you’re listening to is 2-channel stereo, then new 360 Spatial Sound comes into play. It enables the Xperia 1 III to upmix your favourite stereo tracks into an immersive sound experience, in real time. The technology works with local audio files and streaming services to further enhance your listening experience. 

Man filming on Xperia 1 III outside

Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta" – 21:9 movie recording

Record movies with similar parameters and colour settings to the professionals. Expertise from our Digital Cinema Camera engineers, Look colour management pre-sets, 21:9 ratio, 4K HDR, 120fps slow-motion, and 24, 25, 30 and 60fps give you all the tools you need. 

Learn more about Cinematography Pro

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Four versatile lenses give you more creative options

With its four versatile lens options up to 105mm, you can expand your repertoire of shots and take your cinematography to the next level.

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Experience the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform 

The Xperia 1 III  is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform to deliver the premium experiences you deserve. Make the most of the Xperia 1 III  as a professional-quality camera, intelligent personal assistant, and elite gaming rig – all connected with truly global 5G multi-gigabit speeds.

Xperia 1 III being used to capture slow motion footage

Shoot stunning slow-motion in 4K HDR 120fps

Capture high-quality slow-motion footage in 4K HDR 120fps to create dramatic and expressive moments.

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Smart connectivity 

Smart connectivity takes Xperia’s deep learning technology that utilises Sony's Neural Network Libraries and analyses Wi-Fi signals to predict near-future connectivity issues. The Xperia 1 III assesses the quality of available Wi-Fi before connecting so there's no more grabbing Wi-Fi that doesn't work. If it predicts any compromise in Wi-Fi connection quality, it uses your mobile data instead. With Xperia, you’re always on the best connection available.

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A battery you can rely on

With a 4.500mAh battery on board, the Xperia 1 III offers plenty of power to keep you going through the day while a range of charging features helps maximise convenience and prolong battery life.