Sony Xperia 1 III

Minimalistic, technical-looking design, high-end build, IP65/IP68 rating.

The screen auto switches to 4K only in certain limited cases; doesn't get very bright either.

Ultimately, the Xperia 1 III is not a bad phone. But it's a phone that takes a special type of person to appreciate. We certainly can't recommend it to anyone who isn't a brand loyalist, and maybe even those folks could be better off exploring...

Good, high-res OLED 120Hz panel ; Lots of manual photo and video controls ; Sophisticated, minimalist design

Short time frame for security update support ; Expensive ; Seriously, it’s $1,300

The Sony Xperia 1 III offers a good 6.5-inch OLED with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 888 processor, and three rear cameras including a zoom lens with two focal lengths. It’s a very good high-end device, but it’s too costly to recommend.

Beautiful 21:9 120Hz OLED display ; Excellent cameras ; Hi-Res audio with 3.5mm jack ; Camera shutter button

Premium price ; 4K isn’t noticeable ; Long footprint is not for everyone

Full of enthusiast features: 4K screen, microSD slot, manual camera controls, headphone jack ; Unique tall and narrow look, stylish design ; Lightweight body

Grossly overpriced ; Overheats easily ; Battery life is just average ; Photo and video quality is disappointing ; Camera app is convoluted, has a lot of limitations

Prosumer Sony camera UI ; Premium design and screen ; Plenty of power and storage

Screen could be brighter ; Expensive ; Weaker zoom than competition

A mighty photographer’s phone, a good video phone, and a beautifully put together multimedia powerhouse. While the Xperia 1 III could do with a brighter screen, and there are some video capture niggles it’s hard to overcome, Sony photography fans will...

Best camera phone for semi-professionals. In addition, high-resolution OLED 21:9 screen is among the best on the market and provides a mobile cinema experience, now also with 120 Hz refresh rate. In addition, high performance, dedicated camera button,...

The camera still has exposure issues in certain situations.

The third time is the charm, it is said, and this is at least true of the Sony Xperia 1 III, which is the third incarnation of Sony’s Xperia 1 series, which the Japanese company launched back in 2019.

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

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

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...