Sony Xperia 1 III

48 reviews

Nov, 2024

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screen (17)
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performance (9)
size (8)

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price (16)
battery (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Sony Xperia 1 III. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and performance. The design and camera are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the battery and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia 1 III is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

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Sony delivers one of its best smartphones yet with features you won't find on other modern Android flagships.

No notch and cutout leaves screen uninterrupted ; Narrow body is great most of the time ; Features ditched elsewhere like SD card, headphone jack included

Screen doesn’t get bright enough outdoors ; Tall display can make certain things feel cramped ; Low-light and zoom photography isn’t that great for something that costs this much

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

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What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 winner. A brilliant all-rounder that excels at audio and video

Detailed, natural screen ; Class-leading sound ; Excellent all-rounder

Unique design

Sony is on a roll and the Xperia 1 III is another brilliant all-rounder that excels at music and video

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

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The Sony Xperia 1 III is an expensive smartphone, but it's the company's best of the last few years.

Great battery life Incredible display 3.5mm headphone jack

Tricky to handle, for some No in-screen fingerprint sensor Expensive

The Sony Xperia 1 III isn’t for everyone, but for those who enjoy Sony’s Android phones, or who want a top-tier smartphone with a versatile camera, a beautiful screen and strong battery life, this is a great choice. It’s expensive, and its design means...

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia 1 III review: In a world of its own

Sony's 2021 iteration of the Xperia 1 has a lot to offer - but carries with it some surprising weaknesses.

Great design ; Good display ; 3.5mm headphone socket and microSD card slot ; Plenty of power ; Good battery life

Camera substitutes complexity for performance ; Fingerprint scanner prone to accidental detections ; Display brightness could be better ; High price

This could be all the phone that many will need, with a great display, plenty of power and useful features like the headphone socket and expandable storage. But the camera is complicated by Sony's attempt to make it more 'pro', missing the mark hit by...

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Alex Walker-Todd (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Xperia 1 III review

The Xperia 1 III is a technical marvel, brimming with world-firsts with Sony offering up a flagship phone experience unlike anything else on the market

Superb performance ; Best-in-class audio ; Versatile cameras ; Gorgeous display

Underwhelming longevity ; Display could be brighter ; Prone to heat build-up ; Price

The Xperia 1 III is an oddball flagship, sporting a host of genuinely impressive world-firsts, but missteps in the fundamentals mean only Sony die-hards should pick this up over more mainstream alternatives.

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Peter Phelps (recombu.com)

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Sony's flagship stands out from the crowd thanks to its unusual aspect ratio and practical design, but are its key features good enough for a place at the top table?

– Nice notchless screen and handy physical features

– The screen lacks brightness and photography problems persist

The Sony Xperia 1 III is without a doubt the brand’s best smartphone yet, being truly feature-packed. Everything you could want is here according to the specs sheet, but there remains a couple of issues when using this phone day-to-day, including an...

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Patrick Holland (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Xperia 1 III review: It could have been magnificent

$1,300 is a wild price for a phone with this many wrinkles.

Photos and videos are wonderful ; Autofocus is brilliant ; Cinema Pro app is a delight to use ; 4K display looks incredible indoors

The price is too damn high ; Poor battery life ; 4K display hard to see outdoors ; Selfie camera is average ; Multiple custom Sony apps are buggy or poorly organized

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

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Can Sony's dream team do the double?

Astonishing display ; Ultra-speedy camera ; No-compromise feature list

Pro camera modes may be lost on novice snappers ; Seriously premium price

More multi-division Sony greatness, with a seriously impressive screen and pro-level camera abilities. Photo novices might find it difficult to master, but no rival has such comprehensive out-of-the-box ability

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

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SECURITY NOTICE: This phone may no longer be receiving important security updates. See Should I buy it? for more information. The Sony Xperia 1 III comes with a high price and is clearly a huge effort by Sony to compete with the best. But can the...

Oct, 2021

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