Experience breathtaking speed in everything you do
Speed is at the very heart of the Xperia 1 III experience – from the immersive 4K HDR OLED display with its rapid 120Hz Refresh rate to the triple lens camera which features fast AF even when shooting extended telephoto.
Professional technology from Alpha cameras
For photographers
A wider view. Advantage you.
For mobile gamers
3.5mm audio jack for ultimate sound quality
For audiophiles
Immerse yourself in a 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate display
For cinephiles
Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta" – 21:9 movie recording
For cinematographers
All the speed you need
For performance
For photographers
Professional technology from Alpha cameras
The Xperia 1 III was co-developed with the engineers behind the latest Alpha 9 series cameras, renowned for their industry-leading autofocus technology, and with input from professional photographers, who helped tune the technology and refine the photographic experience and results. Key features include fast AF in all three cameras, plus Real-time Tracking technology for accurate shots of moving subjects.
Outstanding ZEISS quality in your Xperia
ZEISS optics calibrated specifically for your Xperia smartphone. The ZEISS T* coating contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast by reducing reflections
Four versatile lens options to unleash your creativity
Expand your creative possibilities with four versatile lenses in a triple camera and fast, accurate AF across all cameras. Thanks to Dual PDAF sensors, Continuous AF keeps focus on moving subjects, while Sony's unique telephoto system supports fast AF even at extended focal lengths.
Lightning fast focus, even at long range
An optical telephoto lens up to 105mm with fast AF lets you capture moving subjects even at distance. Crucially, the two focal lengths are included in one telephoto module, complete with Dual PDAF sensors. So when you switch between 70mm and 105mm, the focal lens unit and the AF lens unit work in unison to focus fast.
A wealth of creative opportunities
With four versatile lens options, the Xperia 1 III puts a huge variety of shots within your reach.
16mm - landscape
105mm - animal, moving fast
70mm - portrait, slightly moving, good light conditions
24mm - wide-angle portrait
16mm - landscape
Real-time Tracking keeps fast-moving subjects in focus
Now you can keep the most challenging moving subjects in precise focus. Using AI and a 3D iToF sensor to measure distance, Real-time Tracking can accurately detect and focus on a subject, then keep on tracking it even if it temporarily moves out of sight. To specify your subject, simply touch it on the Xperia 1 III display.
Capture unmissable moments
Combining quickfire 20fps burst shooting with 60fps continuous AF/AE calculation, the Xperia 1 III lets you capture images you woudn't think were possible with a smartphone.Capture the previously impossible with up to 20fps AF/AE4With up to 20fps continuous burst shooting, complete with autofocus and auto exposure, you can capture countless moments in seconds.
Burst shooting with less image noise
Using continuous shooting in a low light situation? Thanks to BIONZ X™ for mobile engine, the Xperia 1 III produces images with less noise than its predecessor when using burst mode in low light.Experience Real-time Eye AF - for humans and animals
Real-time Eye AF lets you take stunning portraits, whether you're photographing people or animals. Even if your subject is on the move or one eye is covered, you'll capture memorable images full of energy and expression.
Photos with less noise in dark scenes
The Xperia 1 III has been designed to deliver great quality images even in low light situations.
Great shots in low light The Xperia 1 III has a larger sensor to capture more light, and BIONZ X™ for mobile to deliver outstanding results in all lighting conditions.
Fast AF with 3D iToF sensor
The Xperia 1 III features a 12MP sensor, which offers reading speeds up to 3x faster than smartphone cameras with higher megapixel counts, and a 3D iToF sensor, which instantly calculates the distance between the camera and your subject. The result is fast, accurate autofocus in any scene.
Discover Photography Pro – inspired by Alpha
With Photography Pro on the Xperia 1 III you'll find controls usually found on professional cameras. Using an interface inspired by Alpha cameras, you can choose manual controls or automatic settings and shoot in RAW. You can also enjoy new Basic mode for effortless shooting.
Complete creative controlIf you've got a particular shot or effect in mind, Manual mode lets you fine-tune settings to suit your requirements. Just like a professional camera, you can adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance and more.
Dedicated shutter button
Just like a professional camera, the Xperia 1 III has a dedicated ergonomic shutter button, with an embossed finish for enhanced usability.Digital zoom with uncompromising image qualityUnlike conventional digital zoom, which compromises image quality, the Xperia 1 III features new AI super resolution zoom, which uses Sony's AI processing to restore detail and definition to your pictures.
Create bokeh effects with basic mode
The Xperia 1 III makes it easy to capture striking images with artistic bokeh effects, adding another layer of creativity to your photography.
Capture smooth, stable video
The Xperia 1 III features the very latest Optical SteadyShot™ with FlawlessEye™, which couples the image sensor's increased reading speed with Sony's original algorithm for optical image stabilisation. The result is supremely smooth, shake-free video footage.
Discover even more photography features
To further enhance your photographic experience, you can use the Xperia 1 III remotely with your Alpha camera and as a professional-grade display.
Use your Xperia to control your Alpha camera
The Xperia 1 III is the perfect companion for Sony's Alpha cameras. Use it both as a separate display and as a remote control to adjust your settings and take photos wirelessly using the Imaging Edge™ Mobile app.
For cinephiles
Immerse yourself in a 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate display
Boasting a stunning 4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh rate display, the Xperia 1 III offers a uniquely immersive viewing experience. And with no notches to interrupt your view on the 6.5" 21:9 CinemaWide™ display, losing yourself in your favourite movies or TV shows has never been easier.
Professional level colour reproduction
Experience unprecedented colour accuracy with Creator mode "powered by CineAlta". Now featuring a specially calibrated D65 white point, it references the colour reproduction of Sony professional colour monitors used in leading Hollywood studio productions. So you can enjoy your favourite entertainment exactly as its creators intended.Enjoy content as the creators intended
Now you can pre-set Creator mode "powered by CineAlta" as a default for your favourite content viewing apps. So you can enjoy your favourite TV shows and movies with colours reproduced exactly as the creators intended.
Smoother colours on screen
The Xperia 1 III features a 10 bit equivalent display (8 bit with 2 bit smoothing) that can display a wide range of colours without banding.
Professional-grade display
With a high contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, the Xperia 1 III can present deeper levels of black, while colours appear more natural. The D65 white point has been specially calibrated for higher accuracy and the display also supports professional level reproduction standards, with wide colour space ITU-R BT.202011, as well as DCI-P3 with Illuminant D65.
Everything you watch, remastered to perfection
The X1™ for mobile engine brings BRAVIA HDR remaster technology to everything you watch. Even streaming content will have more contrast, colour and clarity.
Dolby Atmos® sound tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment Watching a movie with Dolby Atmos® is an immersive experience, with multi-dimensional sound flowing above and around you. Now you can experience Dolby Atmos® sound tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment with headphones or the Full-stage stereo speakers.
Ultra smooth scrolling Thanks to its 120Hz Refresh rate, the display offers incredibly smooth scrolling and seamless image transitions when you're browsing the internet or navigating the menu.
For mobile gamers
A wider view. Advantage you.
With its 21:9 CinemaWide™ display10 , the Xperia 1 III gives you a much wider view of the action – a major advantage in those close-fought contests.
Fluid motion with 120Hz
On the native 120Hz Refresh rate display, fast-moving objects are rendered clearly for seriously smooth gameplay.
Experience blur-free action
With 240Hz Motion blur reduction the display updates the image an incredible 240 times per second for blur-free action.
Maintain peak performance with custom display settings
The Xperia 1 III lets you adjust white balance, so you can see the action more clearly and spot your opponents more easily. It's more comfortable for your eyes too so you can play for longer without feeling the strain.
Strike first in the dark
An invaluable new gaming feature, L-γ raiser (Low gamma raiser) makes it easier to see your opponents in the dark. By enhancing image details in dark areas, it highlights your enemies without overexposing bright areas of the screen. So you can hit them before they hit you.
Improve gameplay with custom audio settings
Audio is another important element for immersive gaming, so the Xperia 1 III offers a number of features to make it as clear and defined as possible.
Hear your opponents coming
Audio equalizer lets you heighten sounds such as footsteps or gunshots, so you can hear your opponents coming and react before they do.
Accuracy is everything
For those games where you need exceptional accuracy combined with fast fingers, the Xperia 1 III gives you the edge.
Precise and fast moves
The Xperia 1 III supports 240Hz Touch scanning rate – 4x higher than the previous model – meaning the action happens exactly as you intended for precision control. And with Fast Touch response, the system recognises your touch at the precise moment you intended.
Get in the zone
Determined to climb that leaderboard? The Xperia 1 III has a range of features to help make sure you're fully focused and ready to perform.
No distractions, just you and the game
Choose Competition mode to disable notifications, incoming calls and other potential distractions so you can focus purely on your gameplay.
Record and share your gameplay
The Xperia 1 III makes it incredibly simple to record and share your gaming highlights in high quality.
Never miss your best gaming moments
Whatever you're playing, R.T. record (Rewind time record) automatically pre-records 30 seconds of game footage. So you can easily rewind and capture key moments like match-winning plays, then share them online.
Overheating prevention
When using a charging cable for gaming, Heat Suppression power control powers the phone systems directly rather than charging the battery. This reduces thermal stress, helping to maintain gaming performance and keep your battery healthy for longer.
Take control with a DUALSHOCK®4 controller
For even more fun on-the-go, you can connect your Xperia 1 III with a DUALSHOCK®4 controller and play a range of Android games. For audiophiles
Hear music as it was meant to be heard
With audio tuned in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment, the Xperia 1 III has been engineered to deliver a truly authentic listening experience, whether you're using headphones or the built-in Full-stage stereo speakers. See how we collaborated on sound
3.5mm audio jack for ultimate sound quality
Thanks to improvements to materials and electronic components, the 3.5mm audio jack on the Xperia 1 III not only offers convenience but also delivers high fidelity sound quality. Distortion is reduced, especially between mid and max volume, and that brings more realistic sound – with clear ensembles, smooth vocals, and deep basslines.
Experience 360 Reality Audio
– like you're there with the artistImmerse yourself in sound all around you, as real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real. And with the Xperia 1 III, you can enjoy the experience through wired or wireless headphones or the built-in Full-stage stereo speakers.
Turn your stereo music into immersive 360 Spatial Sound
If the music source you’re listening to is 2-channel stereo, then new 360 Spatial Sound comes into play. It enables the Xperia 1 III to upmix your favourite stereo tracks into an immersive sound experience, in real time. The technology works with local audio files and streaming services to further enhance your listening experience.
Upgrade your experience with personalisation
With selected Sony headphones20 and the Sony | Headphones Connect app, you can enjoy a custom immersive musical field by analysing your individual ear shape using the camera on your Xperia.
Enhanced speakers for superior listening
Improved speaker design is a key element of the outstanding Xperia 1 III listening experience.
Full-stage stereo speakers for more powerful sound
The Xperia 1 III features Full-stage stereo speakers built into the front of the phone that are more powerful than the previous model's. Whether you're watching videos or playing music you'll enjoy immersive, high-quality sound.
Full-stage stereo speakers
Vibration-free design
Improve the quality of all your music with AIDSEE Ultimate enhances the quality of all your digital music, using AI to automatically improve audio frequency and dynamic range in real-time. Both high and low ranges are improved taking each track close to High-Resolution Audio quality. It works with wired or wireless headphones, on local files and even streaming services.
Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta" – 21:9 movie recording
Record movies with similar parameters and colour settings to the professionals. Expertise from our Digital Cinema Camera engineers, Look colour management pre-sets, 21:9 ratio, 4K HDR, 120fps slow-motion, and 24, 25, 30 and 60fps give you all the tools you need.
Four versatile lenses give you more creative options
With its four versatile lens options up to 105mm, you can expand your repertoire of shots and take your cinematography to the next level.Shoot stunning slow-motion in 4K HDR 120fps26Capture high-quality slow-motion footage in 4K HDR 120fps to create dramatic and expressive moments.
Record clear sound, free from wind noise
The Xperia 1 III includes our industry-leading audio separation technology for highly-effective wind filtering.
Streamlining the filmmaking process
The Xperia 1 III features a range of UI improvements designed specifically with movie makers in mind.
Check remaining recording time
To help you control your workflow you can easily check how much free memory is remaining and how much recording time is still available.
For performance
All the speed you need
Combining fast Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with the latest Qualcomm® Mobile Platform and innovative battery technologies, the Xperia 1 III raises the bar for smartphone performance.
Wi-Fi 6
With Wi-Fi 627 you get a better connection - with higher speed, lower latency and improved connectivity management when multiple devices are on the same network.
Smart connectivity
Smart connectivity takes Xperia’s deep learning technology that utilises Sony's Neural Network Libraries and analyses Wi-Fi signals to predict near-future connectivity issues. The Xperia 1 III assesses the quality of available Wi-Fi before connecting so there's no more grabbing Wi-Fi that doesn't work. If it predicts any compromise in Wi-Fi connection quality, it uses your mobile data instead. With Xperia, you’re always on the best connection available.
Experience the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 Mobile Platform28
The Xperia 1 III is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 Mobile Platform to deliver the premium experiences you deserve. Make the most of the Xperia1 III as a professional-quality camera, intelligent personal assistant, and elite gaming rig.
A battery you can rely on
With a 4.500mAh battery on board, the Xperia 1 III offers plenty of power to keep you going through the day while a range of charging features helps maximise convenience and prolong battery life.
Up to 50% charge in just 30 minutes
When you need to give your battery a boost, you can fast charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes with the included charger XZQ-UC1.
A healthy battery, even after 3 years of use
Our charging technologies keep your battery healthy for longer. Battery care keeps your phone from overcharging, while Xperia Adaptive Charging monitors your phone as it charges, to make sure the battery isn't overworked.
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2. Battery lifespan
3. Normal charging
Wireless charging and Battery share function for maximum convenience
Just put the Xperia 1 III on a wireless charger30 to conveniently top up the battery. Thanks to the Battery share function, the Xperia 1 III can double as a charging pad for other devices too.
Design
A unique look and feel
The Xperia 1 III combines tactile, high-quality materials with bold, distinctive design. From the frosted glass on the back to the blasted metal frame, it's an irresistible blend of form and function.