Sony Xperia 1 III: specs, price and NeoScore 12 GB / 256 GB / global
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Sony

Xperia 1 III

6.6 NeoScore #3837 of 10628

12 GB / 256 GB / global · Launched August 2021

EAN 7311271700654

Overview

Display
6.5 inOLED1,644 × 3,840 px120 Hz
Design
187.1 g71 mm165 mm8.2 mm
Performance
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu
889,100Better than 89% of phones
Battery
4,500 mAh30 W
Cameras
12 Mpx · f/1.712 Mpx · f/2.212 Mpx · f/2.3selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Sony

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888
Processor Process Size
5 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 660
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.84 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
AnTuTu Score
889,100
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1,465
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
3,533
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
30 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator

Design

Body Colors
Black, Grey, Purple
Body Thickness
8.2 mm
Body Width
71 mm
Body Height
165 mm
Weight
187.1 g
Usable Surface
84.2 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP65, IP68, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Technology
OLED
Display Diagonal
6.5 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,644 px
Display Vertical Resolution
3,840 px
Display Pixel Density
643 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA
USB Version
USB 3.1

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

6.61 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / global

Design & display

8.0

Display Technology OLED
8.5
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 643 ppi
10.0
Display Features Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant
3.5
Weight 187.1 g
7.3
Resistance Features IP65, IP68, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
8.5
Usable Surface 84.2 %
7.8
Body Thickness 8.2 mm
7.6

Performance & hardware

7.3

AnTuTu Score 889,100
4.4
RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.0
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 5 nm
7.8
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.84 GHz
7.4
RAM Type LPDDR5
8.0
Processor Type Octa-Core
9.0

Camera

7.7

Resolution 12 Mpx
5.5
Aperture f/1.7
8.5
Pixel Size 1.8 µm
9.3
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Optical Zoom 4.4 x
6.8
Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Manual White Balance, Manual ISO, Manual Exposure, Manual Shutter Speed, Burst Mode, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, RAW Capture, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, 4K Video, Telephoto Camera, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, LED Flash
0.0

Connectivity

5.3

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
0.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.0

Battery & charging

5.3

Battery Capacity 4,500 mAh
7.0
Fast Charge Power 30 W
5.5
Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator
4.0

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Design & display
7.95
Performance & hardware
7.3
Camera
7.74
Connectivity
5.33
Battery & charging
5.28
NeoScore rank
#3837 / 10628

Xperia 1 III

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX557
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.588 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.8 µm
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX557
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.588 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 24 fps, 4K at 25 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, HDR, Gyro-EIS, Optical image stabilization
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
4.4 x
Aperture
f/1.7
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Manual White Balance, Manual ISO, Manual Exposure, Manual Shutter Speed, Burst Mode, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, RAW Capture, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, 4K Video, Telephoto Camera, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, LED Flash
2

Rear Telephoto Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX663
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.341 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Optical Zoom
2.9 x
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX663
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.341 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Lens
Optical Zoom
2.9 x
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/2.3
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.3
4

Front Camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5K4H7
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
PureCel
Sensor Size
0.25 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5K4H7
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
PureCel
Sensor Size
0.25 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
5

Camera System

DxOMark Score
105 points
Review
DxOMark Score
105 points
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
global

Product family

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