I almost cancelled my pre-order after watching several reviews and I'm so glad I didn't.
There were lots of misinformation about this phone put out by numerous reviewer like 4K 120 Hz isn't possible or it'll only get one year of updates or slow auto rotate. All of which are false.
Currently used the Xperia 1 III for about 4 months and it has been nothing short of amazing. The display is very sharp and it doesn't flicker at low brightness like my other OLED phones, the Android software is very clean and responsive, pretty sure it's the fastest phone in 2021 (more responsive and smooth than the S21 ultra)
The camera is something I thought I was going to be disappointed but it was much better than what I expected. As long as you know the basics of photography you should get excellent results. Basic mode works well but it cannot unleash the full potential of the cameras. For videos it's great too, the stabilization is amazing and the main camera has very little noise but unfortunately you still can't change lens/cameras while recording. 4K 60 FPS & 4K 120 FPS can only be used in Cinema Pro but the footage that comes out of it is just amazing. You just have to make sure that your video editor and the platform you're going to upload to supports HLG (Davinci Resolve and YouTube both support HLG) otherwise the footage will look washed out and mushy. It seems like almost all reviewers don't know how to handle HLG or set exposure correctly and then blame it on the phone which is unfair.
The front facing stereo speakers are great too, they sound very full and much bigger than they actually are. Having both the SD card slot and headphone jack is very convenient, can't believe most manufacturers are removing it even though it is still a very popular connection. I have headphones and speakers that are wired and I can just plug the phone in without worrying about adaptors or dongles. Being able to extend the storage or transfer stuff to other devices without a physical connection is just great.
Battery care and Qnovo adaptive charging is something that I appreciate a lot. You know how every phone after one year of use has terrible battery life? With battery care and Qnovo you could have good battery life for 3 - 4 times longer. My 4 year old Sony phone still has 91% health. That's amazing especially in the mobile industry.
This is the best phone you can get in 2021 and it's worth every single cent.
Pros
4K 120 Hz Display
Buttery smooth and very responsive
4K 120 Hz recording in HLG
3x - 4.5x Optical zoom
SD card slot
Headphone jack
Charger in the box
X axis linear vibration motor
Front facing stereo speakers
Fast Autofocus
Cons
Can't change lens while recording
No multi-frame HDR
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John Roy
2 years ago
10 / 10
One of the Underrated brand!
John Roy
2 years ago
10 / 10
One of the most underrated brand in the smartphone space. This phone excels in many ways, surely it has some flaws but don't be bother as this phone offers a lot even to a consumer level. Especially the camera aspect. Manual mode all the way!
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
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The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
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590 nits
A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
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Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
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Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
Comments
Sony l Xperia
2 years ago
10 / 10
Don't trust reviewers - Best phone of 2021
Sony l Xperia
2 years ago
10 / 10
I almost cancelled my pre-order after watching several reviews and I'm so glad I didn't. There were lots of misinformation about this phone put out by numerous reviewer like 4K 120 Hz isn't possible or it'll only get one year of updates or slow auto rotate. All of which are false. Currently used the Xperia 1 III for about 4 months and it has been nothing short of amazing. The display is very sharp and it doesn't flicker at low brightness like my other OLED phones, the Android software is very clean and responsive, pretty sure it's the fastest phone in 2021 (more responsive and smooth than the S21 ultra) The camera is something I thought I was going to be disappointed but it was much better than what I expected. As long as you know the basics of photography you should get excellent results. Basic mode works well but it cannot unleash the full potential of the cameras. For videos it's great too, the stabilization is amazing and the main camera has very little noise but unfortunately you still can't change lens/cameras while recording. 4K 60 FPS & 4K 120 FPS can only be used in Cinema Pro but the footage that comes out of it is just amazing. You just have to make sure that your video editor and the platform you're going to upload to supports HLG (Davinci Resolve and YouTube both support HLG) otherwise the footage will look washed out and mushy. It seems like almost all reviewers don't know how to handle HLG or set exposure correctly and then blame it on the phone which is unfair. The front facing stereo speakers are great too, they sound very full and much bigger than they actually are. Having both the SD card slot and headphone jack is very convenient, can't believe most manufacturers are removing it even though it is still a very popular connection. I have headphones and speakers that are wired and I can just plug the phone in without worrying about adaptors or dongles. Being able to extend the storage or transfer stuff to other devices without a physical connection is just great. Battery care and Qnovo adaptive charging is something that I appreciate a lot. You know how every phone after one year of use has terrible battery life? With battery care and Qnovo you could have good battery life for 3 - 4 times longer. My 4 year old Sony phone still has 91% health. That's amazing especially in the mobile industry. This is the best phone you can get in 2021 and it's worth every single cent.
Pros
Cons
John Roy
2 years ago
10 / 10
One of the Underrated brand!
John Roy
2 years ago
10 / 10
One of the most underrated brand in the smartphone space. This phone excels in many ways, surely it has some flaws but don't be bother as this phone offers a lot even to a consumer level. Especially the camera aspect. Manual mode all the way!
Dalibor
2 years ago
10 / 10
It's perfect
Dalibor
2 years ago
10 / 10
I like the size, it's perfect.