Sony’s New Flagship Smartphone, The Xperia 1 III, is set for release

July 1, 2021 Off By Rowena Cletus

Xperia 1 III, Sony’s new flagship smartphone, will be available for pre-order starting July 1, 2021 and will ship to customers August 19, 2021, unlocked, from authorized Sony retailers for $1,299.99 USD.

If you order by September 26, 2021, you will receive WF-1000XM3 wireless noise canceling earbuds (worth $230.00)iv and 43,200 Call of Duty: Mobile CP Points (worth $540.00). There will be two colors available for the Sony Xperia 1 III: Frosted Black and Frosted Purple. The Frosted Purple Xperia 1 III can be purchased exclusively through Sony’s electronics website.

Sony’s Xperia 1 III smartphone integrates a wide range of advanced technologies across its entire line of consumer electronics products to provide Sony’s Xperia community with the most advanced technology possible:

World´s first smartphone with a Variable telephoto lens paired with a Dual PD sensor

* That provides eye tracking, real-time AF and fast continuous AF across all lenses

* 20fps burst mode with low light noise reduction powered by BIONZ X™

* Brand new AI (artificial intelligence) super resolution zoom technology

* Updated Photography Pro feature – now equipped with ‘Basic Mode’

* World’s first smartphone with a 4K HDR 120Hz Refresh rate display crafted from Gorilla® Glass Victus™ and an IP65/68x water resistance and protection against dust.

* Evolved Full-stage stereo speakers, 40 percent louder than previous model

* Updated Game Enhancer features – including a new audio equalizer, an optimized audio cockpit microphone and 120fps recording capabilities

* World’s first smartphone to reproduce 360 Reality Audio in the speakers, as the recording artist intended it to be heard

* Introducing 360 Spatial sound – a new up-mixing system for stereo music to create an immersive audio experience
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform delivers 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity

* Improved battery life (4500mAh) and the ability to charge up to 50% of capacity in 30 minutes with the kitted 30W charger – in addition to a newly extended battery life of up to three years.


Technology adapted from Sony Alpha brand cameras
It was created in collaboration with the engineers behind the Sony Alpha cameras, which feature autofocus technology that is renowned. Discover how the Xperia 1 III offers additional advanced imaging features:

* Four focal lengths in photo and video recording – 16mm, 24mm, 70mm and 105mm

* ZEISSTM T* coating contributes to exquisite rendering and contrast by reducing reflections

* A new AI super resolution zoom, ensuring precision is not compromised

* Manual controls over select settings

* Basic Mode’ feature in Photography Pro

* Has Optical SteadyShot™ with FlawlessEye™

Transporting Cinephiles to the Big Screen
A true cinephile’s dream, this new flagship model is packed with features. The Xperia 1 III features a large and immersive 6.5″ 21:9 CinemaWideTM 4K HDR OLED display with a 120Hz Refresh rate. Whether on the go or at home, users enjoy an immersive movie or TV show watching experience.

* 10-bit equivalent displays (8-bit with 2-bit smoothing)

* More contrast, color and clarity

* BRAVIA HDR remastering technology

* Dolby Atmos® sound tuned in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment


For Play-to-Win
With the superior upgrades in Xperia 1 III, gamers can gain a crucial competitive edge. The familiar 21:9 display transports players into the heart of the action. Fast-moving objects are rendered beautifully for smooth gameplay with a new and improved 120Hz Refresh rate display.

The addition of 240Hz Motion blur reduction also means the display updates at an unbelievable 240Hz rate for blur-free, crystal-clear performance. With these new features, players can take their game to the next level:

* Ability to adjust white balance

* The new L-y raiser (low gamma raiser)

* A 3.5mm headphone jack for impressive audio with minimal latency

* The new Audio equalizer to control, heighten and minimize sounds

* R.T. record (Rewind time record) automatically pre-records up to 30 seconds of game footage

* Incorporated Heat Suppression power control (H. S. power control)

Create cinematic masterpieces
CineAlta provides Cinematography Pro capabilities such as dramatic 5x slow-motion in 4K HDR 120fps for engaging storytelling. Xperia 1 III also has the following features:

* Recording in 21:9 format at 24/25/30/60 frames per second

* There are eight different Look color management presets

* A unique technology used by Sony for wind filters. There have been a lot of improvements to the user interface designed specifically with movie makers in mind.

Sound As The Recording Artist Intended
With the Xperia 1 III, listeners will have the opportunity to experience sound so authentic, it will be as if they have entered a world of live concerts or studio recordings. When you purchase an Xperia 1 III, new TIDAL subscribers will receive three months of free TIDAL Hi-Fi, along with the 360

* Reality Audiox experience

* Stereo speakers that are fully active

* Audio jack 3.5mm

* The DSEE Ultimate was developed using Sony AI technology to enhance digital music.

The Speed
Sony Xperia series raises the bar for smartphone performance with Qualcomm® KryoTM 680 CPU delivering up to 25 percent quicker performance, while Qualcomm® AdrenoTM 660 GPU powers 35 percent faster graphics rendering.

An elegant design with a functional focus
Sony’s Xperia 1 III combines high-quality materials with a distinctive design. When connected to compatible Sony headphones, the Side Sense menu allows users to quickly access the Sony Headphones Connect app.