Sony Xperia 1 III 256GB Purple 5G
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According to our mobile phone expert
Camera quality | Excellent | |
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Speed class | Excellent | |
Screen quality | Excellent | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Year introduced | 2021 | |
Screen size | 6,5 inches |
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For a few weeks I was allowed to test the Sony Xperia 1 lll. During these weeks I got a good idea of the strengths of the phone, but also of the less strong sides.
~ The Design The first thing you notice when the phone is taken out of the packaging is the elongated and narrow design. Because the phone is narrower than the average phone that is available, it fits comfortably in the hand. A disadvantage of the narrow and elongated screen is that operating the phone with one hand is almost impossible. Personally, I did not experience any hindrance from this, since I usually operate a telephone with two hands.
The build quality and the design in general are of excellent quality and aesthetics. It all feels very sturdy and the design stands out from the other phones on the market. The speakers placed at the front are slightly lower than the screen. This makes it easy for dirt to get in that won't fall out quickly. This is the only criticism I could give to the phone's design.
~ The camera system The cameras in this phone are excellent. What struck me when shooting with this phone are the natural colors it produces. Compared to other high-end phones from other brands, photos look less spectacular when it comes to saturated colors, but they are much closer to reality. This is definitely a plus for me. The front camera doesn't take the best pictures. If you shoot a lot with this, it might be wise to look further.
~ The System The software and the system in general is very intuitive. Everything is easy to master and the 4K OLED 120hz screen makes everything look smooth and beautiful. The software is close to the 'standard' software that the Android system offers. The only downside to the software is the pre-installed apps that cannot be removed. Fortunately, these apps can be hidden, making them no longer visible.
This phone can rightly call itself a high-end phone! From the hardware to the software, everything is perfectly put together. In my view, this phone is definitely recommended for people who are looking for the best the phone market has to offer at the moment.
Bralan
8 September 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch
I've had the pleasure of testing this smartphone for several weeks and the Xperia 1 iii is a great smartphone for professional and amateur photographers. The selfie camera is a bit disappointing in my opinion and does not take the most detailed photos. The three different cameras on the back are of good quality. The normal camera takes really beautiful and truthful pictures. With the ultra-wide, you can choose whether you want the best image quality or whether you prefer to perform a distortion correction. The latter does not make heads in the photo look weird. The zoom lens is also variable: it actually counts as two lenses, because the lenses can shift inside. This allows you to zoom in optically up to 4.4 times (equivalent to a 105 mm lens) (=without loss of quality). Not only are the three lenses special, the way you take pictures is also very nice with this phone. The phone has a special camera button. This takes you directly to the camera app with a long press. Pressing halfway focuses (which happens well and quickly) and pressing fully takes the picture. There are many settings available to get the perfect shot. Your images will also really look better if you take the time to get to know these settings. If you go out to photograph/make videos a lot, it is advisable to take a power bank with you. This phone will probably not last all day at maximum performance settings (high brightness, fast refresh rate, 4K display, always-on display). Of course you can also switch some of these functions back to get a better battery life, but I really liked having these settings at their maximum.
Lucas
7 September 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch
I was allowed to test this Sony Xperia 1 M3 for a few weeks. The first thing that struck me was the size of the device. I am used to having a wide device in my hands with a device with this screen diagonal. But the Xperia is elongated and narrow (21:9 ratio). And I have to say that this is actually quite useful. I can easily hold the device with one hand. And operate it yourself with that hand too. What is also striking is that the buttons are all on one side of the device. This prevents unnecessary screenshots. The finger scan is also located on the side of buttons, making it easy to unlock the device while holding the device in your hand. And then of course the camera. Sony is one of THE brands in the field of film and photo and you can see that in the Xperia 1 M3. You can choose to keep the default setting. But it is also possible to test everything yourself. This applies to both filming and shooting. And with the four lenses, you get everything sharp from near to far. If you don't feel like going out with your SLR camera, this is certainly a good alternative. The only downside here is the number of megapixels. In terms of speed, this Xperia is also recommended. Everything runs and loads smoothly. Heavy games are loaded in this way and can be played without stuttering. In addition, it is possible to share the screen so that you can open and use two apps at the same time. For example, watching a movie while checking your email or booking your next vacation.
In short, anyone looking for a smartphone with very good camera properties, a very good speed, a clear and sharp screen and who loves gaming will have that smartphone in their hands with the Sony Xperia 1 M3.
AGE Salverda
6 September 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 886113 | |
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Manufacturer code | XQBC52C2V.EEAC | |
Brand | Sony | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone | |
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Recommended for use | Gaming, Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series | |
Bundle contains | No accessories |
Year introduced | 2021 | |
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Introduction month | June | |
Operating system | Android | |
Android One | ||
Android version when introduced | Android 11 | |
Update to Android version possible | Update not possible yet | |
Latest Android version | ||
Expected number of remaining Android updates | 2 | |
Assessment remaining Android updates | Excellent | |
Expected frequency security updates | Every month | |
Expected date of last security update | June 2023 | |
Assessment remaining security updates | Standard | |
Review update policy | Good |
Height | 16,5 cm | |
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Width | 7,1 cm | |
Depth | 0,82 cm | |
Weight | 186 g | |
Color | Purple | |
Water-resistant | ||
IP certification | IPX68 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
MagSafe magnet |
Speed class | Excellent | |
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Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
Clock speed primary processor | 2,84 GHz | |
Number of primary processor cores | Octa-Core (8) | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Internal RAM | 12 GB | |
Memory card reader | ||
Memory card | MicroSD | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 1000 GB |
SIM free | ||
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Dual SIM | ||
Content SIM tray | 1 SIM card slot and a slot for SIM card or memory card | |
Samsung region lock |
Camera quality | Excellent | |
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Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 12 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | |
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 4K @ 60 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,7 | |
Flash type | Single LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/1.7" | |
Second rear camera | ||
Rear camera 2 lens type | Telephoto lens | |
Number of megapixels second rear camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture second rear camera | 2,3 | |
Type of image stabilization second rear camera | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Autofocus second rear camera | ||
Type of autofocus second rear camera | Phase detection autofocus | |
Optical zoom function second rear camera | ||
Optical zoom second rear camera | 4,4 | |
Third rear camera | ||
Rear camera 3 lens type | Wide-angle | |
Number of megapixels third rear camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture third rear camera | 2,2 | |
Autofocus third rear camera | ||
Type of autofocus third rear camera | Phase detection autofocus | |
Type of image stabilization third rear camera | Optical image stabilization | |
Optical zoom function third rear camera | ||
Fourth rear camera | ||
Lens type fourth camera rear | Depth sensor | |
Type of depth sensor fourth camera rear | ToF sensor | |
Fifth camera on the back |
Front Camera | ||
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Front camera type | In bezel | |
Number of megapixels front camera | 8 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 2 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | Electronic image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen size | 6,5 inches | |
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Screen-to-body ratio | 84,2 % | |
Screen quality | Excellent | |
Foldable | ||
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | |
Resolution height | 3840 pixels | |
Resolution width | 1644 pixels | |
Pixel density | 643 ppi | |
Notification LED | ||
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | 4K (UHD) | |
Screen type | OLED | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
Gorilla Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Victus | |
HDR support | ||
Type of HDR | HDR10+ |
Battery/battery capacity | 4500 mAh | |
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Quick charge functionality | ||
Fast charge type | Power Delivery 3.0 | |
Power wired fast charging | 30 W | |
Wireless charging | ||
Power wireless fast charging | 30 W | |
Charge other devices wirelessly | ||
Capacity to charge other devices wirelessly | 5 W | |
Replaceable battery |
Internet connection options | 4G and 5G | |
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Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless AC, Wireless AX, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | |
NFC | ||
Headphone jack | ||
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Lightning connector | ||
Suitable for Samsung DeX |
Home button | ||
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Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Placement fingerprint sensor | Side | |
Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
