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Sony Xperia 1 III Specifications
Sony
Released 2021, Aug 25
12 GB RAM · Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
- 186g / 187.1g (mmWave), 8.2mm thickness
- Android 11, up to Android 13
- 256GB/512GB storage, microSDXC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 8.8 | — |
| Display | 7.7 | — |
| Performance | 8.8 | — |
| Camera | 8.3 | — |
| Body | 6.8 | — |
| Gaming | 8.3 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
6.5"
1644x3840 pixels
12MP
2160p
12GB RAM
Snapdragon 888 5G
4500mAh
30W11W
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Europe | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Asia | |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA | |
| ??? | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Asia | |
| ??? | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA (specific) | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
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Launch
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Announced | 2021, April 14 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2021, August 25 |
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Body
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Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in) |
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| Weight | 186 g / 187.1 g (mmWave) (6.56 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | |
| ??? | IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
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Display
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Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
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| Size | 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| ??? | Runs at 1096 x 2560 pixels except for select use cases |
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Platform
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OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Adreno 660 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | |
| ??? | UFS 3.X |
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Main Camera
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Triple | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8??m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 105mm (telephoto), 1/2.9", dual pixel PDAF, 3x/4.4x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124??, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.6", dual pixel PDAF 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth) |
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| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking | |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12??m |
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| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| ??? | Hi-Res audio Dynamic vibration system Snapdragon Sound |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output |
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Features
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Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
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| ??? | Native Sony Alpha camera support |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
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| Charging | 30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min Wireless Reverse wireless |
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Misc
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Colors | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple |
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| Models | XQBC62/V, XQBC52V.UKCX, SO-51B, SOG03, A101SO, XQ-BC62, XQ-BC72, XQ-BC52, XQ-BC01, XQ-BC11, XQ-BC21, XQ-BC72 | |
| Price | About 360 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Performance | AnTuTu: 607423 (v8) GeekBench: 3515 (v5.1) GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
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| Display | 620 nits max brightness (measured) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | -26.5 LUFS (Good) | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 82h |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sony Xperia 1 III worth buying in 2026?
Sony Xperia 1 III is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 7.9/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
Is Sony Xperia 1 III good for gaming?
Sony Xperia 1 III scores 83/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.
What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia 1 III?
Sony Xperia 1 III has a 4,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Sony Xperia 1 III have?
Sony Xperia 1 III features a 6.50-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
Is Sony Xperia 1 III water resistant?
Sony Xperia 1 III is rated IP68. Always follow manufacturer guidance for liquids and dust exposure.
How much RAM does Sony Xperia 1 III have?
Sony Xperia 1 III is available with 12 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Sony Xperia 1 III?
Genze rates Sony Xperia 1 III 7.9/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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