Release Date: 25 Aug, 2021

Sony Xperia 1 III

83% SPEC SCORE

$599

The Sony Xperia 1 III comes with Android 11, ensuring enhanced functionality and smooth multitasking. It features a large 6.5-inches sharp QHD display, perfect for both work and entertainment. Get smooth, responsive performance for effortless day-to-day usage. With a Average 4500 mAh battery life, you can stay powered... Read More

Sony Xperia 1 III Key Features

Display

6.5 inches (1644x3840 pixels) UHD

120Hz Refresh rate

Camera

12+12+12+0.3 MP (Triple Camera)

8 MP Selfie 4K Video

Hardware

Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)

Android 11

Ram & Storage

12GB + 256GB

12GB + 512GB

Battery

Li-Po 4500mAh

wired, PD, 30W, 50% in 30 min (advertised)

Data Updated on: 14 Apr, 2026

Sony Xperia 1 III Price and Full Specifications

Display

Screen Size	6.5 inches, 98.6 cm² (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Type	OLED
Aspect Ratio	21:9
PPI	643 ppi
Refresh Rate	120Hz
HDR	HDR BT.2020
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Processor (SoC)	Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Fabrication process	5nm
CPU	Adreno (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
CPU cores	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 660

Storage

Memory	12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB
Storage type	UFS 3.X

Camera

REAR CAMERA
Type	Triple camera
Primary	12 MP, 24mm (wide), 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, (1/1.7") Aperture size: f/1.7 Focal length: 1.8µm
Secondary	12 MP, 70mm (telephoto), 105mm (telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, (1/2.9") Aperture size: f/2.3, f/2.8
Tertiary	12 MP, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF, (1/2.6") Aperture size: f/2.2
Quaternary	0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Features	Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Video Recording	2160p @24/25/30/60/120fps HDR 1080p @30/60/120fps 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Autofocus	Yes
OIS	Yes
FRONT CAMERA
Primary	8 MP, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm Aperture size: f/2.0 Focal length: 1.12µm
Features	HDR
Video Recording	1080p @30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS

Battery

Battery Capacity	4500mAh
Charging	PD, 30W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) wired, Wireless, Reverse wireless

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
Sound Jack	3.5

Software & OS

Operating System	Android 11
Software Updates	Android 13

Design

Dimensions	165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight	186g
Color Options	Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
Water & Dust Resistance	dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame glass back (Gorilla Glass 6)
Sim Card Types	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

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	LTE 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 12 13 17 19 20 25 26 28 29 32 34 38 39 40 41 46 66 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 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 12 13 17 19 20 25 26 28 29 34 38 39 40 41 46 66
5G bands	5G 1 3 5 7 8 20 28 38 40 41 77 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 1 2 3 5 7 8 20 28 38 40 41 66 71 77 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 1 3 5 7 8 28 38 40 41 77 78 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed	HSPA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, apTX HD
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
Infrared-port	No
USB Version	USB Type-C 3.1, video output

Sensors & Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum

Additional Info

Models

XQBC62/V, XQBC52V.UKCX, SO-51B, SOG03, A101SO, XQ-BC62, XQ-BC72, XQ-BC52, XQ-BC01, XQ-BC11, XQ-BC21, XQ-BC72

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