Sony Xperia 1 III Full Specifications – Price, Features & Review

Discover the complete specifications of Sony Xperia 1 III with prices and features. Runs on Android 11, up to Android 13, 256GB/512GB storage, microSDXC. Comprehensive review with technical details.

🔑 Key Specs — Sony Xperia 1 III

  • OS: Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
  • Display: 6.5 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Display Type: Li-Po 4500 mAh
  • Storage: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
  • Main Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
  • Battery: Li-Po 4500 mAh / 30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min
    Wireless
    Reverse wireless
  • Weight: 186 g / 187.1 g (mmWave) (6.56 oz)
  • NFC: Yes
  • Colors: Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
  • Price: £ 549.95 / € 499.99

✅ Pros

  • Li-Po 4500 mAh battery
  • NFC support included
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Dedicated microSD card slot
  • Up to 256GB storage option

❌ Cons

  • Slow charging speed
  • No 5G support

Sony Xperia 1 III – Full Specifications and Complete Review

📅 Released 2021, August 25

⚡ Quick Overview

💻 Operating System
Android 11, up to Android 13
📏 Dimensions & Weight
186g / 187.1g (mmWave), 8.2mm thickness
💾 Memory & Storage
256GB/512GB storage, microSDXC

🔗 Services Sony Xperia 1 III

🔧
Problem Solutions
Hardware Fix

📥
Download Firmware
Rom & Flash

🔓
Network Unlock
Unlock & FRP

⚙️
Root Files
Root Files

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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

Launch

Announced 2021, April 14
Status Available. Released 2021, August 25

Body

Dimensions 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
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
Other IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Type OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
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
Other Runs at 1096 x 2560 pixels except for select use cases

Platform

OS Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 660

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Other UFS 3.X

Main Camera

Triple 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7″, 1.8µm, 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)
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

Selfie camera

Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Other 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
Dynamic vibration system
Snapdragon Sound

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
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

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Other Native Sony Alpha camera support

Battery

Type Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging 30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min
Wireless
Reverse wireless

Misc

Colors Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
Models XQBC62/V, XQBC52V.UKCX, SO-51B, SOG03, A101SO, XQ-BC62, XQ-BC72, XQ-BC52, XQ-BC01, XQ-BC11, XQ-BC21, XQ-BC72
Price £ 549.95 / € 499.99

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Sony Xperia 1 III

Q1: What is the operating system of Sony Xperia 1 III?

Android 11, upgradable to Android 13

Q2: What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia 1 III?

Li-Po 4500 mAh with 30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min
Wireless
Reverse wireless charging

Q3: What are the camera specs of Sony Xperia 1 III?

8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm

Q4: What is the storage capacity of Sony Xperia 1 III?

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Q5: Does Sony Xperia 1 III support NFC?

Yes

Q6: What are the dimensions and weight of Sony Xperia 1 III?

165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in) – Weight: 186 g / 187.1 g (mmWave) (6.56 oz)

Q7: What chipset does Sony Xperia 1 III use?

Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)

Q8: What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 III?

£ 549.95 / € 499.99