Sony Xperia 1 III
Sony Xperia 1 III — Sony Xperia 1 III overview: rating 52/100, Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12 MP camera, 4500 mAh battery. Price $1299.
Faster than 72% of smartphones in AnTuTu
Specifications
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 |
| Display | 6.5" OLED, 1644x3840, 120Hz |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh · ≈8.5 hrs of active use* |
| Charging | 30W / 11W wireless |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Dimensions | 165.0 × 71.0 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 186g |
| NFC | yes |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 |
| Launch price | $1299 |
* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.
Cameras
| Main | 12MP f/f/1.7 |
| Ultrawide | 12MP |
| Telephoto | 12MP |
| Front | 8MP |
Benchmarks
Performance
Overview and verdict
The Sony Xperia 1 III — a solid mid-ranger from Sony released in 2021 — runs on the Snapdragon 888. Its overall MobileRank rating is 52/100. In benchmarks, the device scores 1,119,714 in AnTuTu and 1488/3373 in Geekbench 6. The camera system includes a 12 MP main sensor and a 12 MP telephoto lens (score: 20/100). With a 4500 mAh battery and a launch price of $1299, value for money scores 12/100.
Pros
- 6.5" OLED display at 120 Hz
- Optical zoom (12 MP telephoto)
Cons
- Modest camera capabilities
- High price ($1299)
Launch price and where to check today's
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Frequently asked questions
What processor does the Sony Xperia 1 III have?
The Sony Xperia 1 III runs on the Snapdragon 888 chipset. It scores 1,119,714 points in AnTuTu.
What is the Sony Xperia 1 III's rating?
The Sony Xperia 1 III scores 52 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 63/100, camera 20/100, battery 42/100, display 90/100, portability 65/100.
How much does the Sony Xperia 1 III cost?
At launch the Sony Xperia 1 III cost $1299. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 12/100.
What battery does the Sony Xperia 1 III have?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a 4500 mAh battery with 30W charging and 11W wireless charging. Battery score: 42/100.
Is the Sony Xperia 1 III worth buying?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a good fit for those willing to pay for the best. Overall rating — 52/100 (solid mid-ranger).
Device profile
Category scores
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