Launch report · Sony
Xperia 1 III: The first variable-periscope 4K 120 Hz flagship.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2021·$1,299·Score 78/100
Xperia 1 III delivered a 4K 120 Hz screen and a variable periscope no one else matched. Built for pros who wanted a jack and microSD on a flagship.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.5" 4K OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 888
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.7
Battery
4,500 mAh
Weight
186 g
What stands out
- Only 4K 120 Hz phone display.
- Variable 70/105 mm periscope.
- Headphone jack + microSD on a flagship.
- Front stereo speakers.
What to watch
- SD888 thermals.
- Pro camera UI steep.
- 21:9 awkward.
- Expensive + niche.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
$1200 · score 89/100