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Xperia 1 III - 5G Smartphone with 120Hz 6.5" 21:9 4K HDR OLED display with triple camera and four focal lengths- XQBC62/B
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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | Xperia 1 III |
Wireless Carrier | Unlocked |
Operating System | Android 10.0 |
Cellular Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, HSDPA |
Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC |
Color | Black |
Screen Size | 6.5 Inches |
Wireless network technology | GSM, LTE |
About this item
- Display: Features a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and vivid colors.
- Camera: Equipped with a triple camera setup with 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide and 12MP telephoto lenses for versatile photography.
- Audio: Supports 360 Reality Audio for immersive listening experiences and has evolved stereo speakers that are 40% louder.
- Connectivity: Supports 5G connectivity for fast speeds and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G platform for smooth performance.
- Design: Has a sleek slate design with a 21:9 aspect ratio and is IP65/68 water resistant for durability.
- Memory: Comes with 12GB RAM for smooth multitasking and has 256GB internal storage for plenty of space.
- Safety: Features a fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking and has a 1-year manufacturer warranty for peace of mind.
- Portability: Weighs just 6.6 ounces and has a slim design that makes it easy to carry around.
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Fingerprint reader | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 5.0 | — |
Battery life | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 5.0 | — |
Screen quality | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.4 | — | — |
Value for money | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.1 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Swiftronics USA | gsmHero |
display size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.6 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
memory capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB |
model name | Xperia 1 III | XQBE62/B | Xperia 1 V | ThinkPhone by Motorola - 2023 | Xperia 1 V | Xperia 1 V |
operating system | Android 10.0 | Android 11.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi | NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
display type | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED |
memory slots | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 2.8 x 0.32 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.6 ounces |
ASIN | B091YC2SJZ |
Item model number | XQBC62/B |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
OS | Android 10.0 |
RAM | 12 GB |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC |
GPS | True |
Special features | Dual SIM, 4K Video Recording, Expandable Memory, Fingerprint Sensor, Water Resistant |
Display technology | OLED |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Scanner Resolution | 1644 x 3840 |
Other camera features | Rear, Front |
Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Form Factor | Slate |
Color | Black |
Battery Power Rating | 4500 |
Whats in the box | Mobile Phone, Charger Block, USB C-C cable, Printed Leaflets |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Country of Origin | Thailand |
Date First Available | July 1, 2021 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
Standing screen display size | 6.5 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 12 GB |
Battery Capacity | 4500 Milliamp Hours |
Weight | 6.6 Ounces |
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Experience breathtaking speed in in your creative, entertainment or gaming from the World’s first 120Hz immersive 6.5” 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display to the triple camera and four focal lengths which features Real-time autofocus even when shooting extended telephoto or up to 20fps continuous image capture.
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Customers like the refresh rate, sound quality and image quality of the cellular phone. For example, they mention that it runs COD Mobile at 120fps, the speakers are the best they've heard on a mobile device and that the screen is breathtaking. That said, opinions are mixed on value, service, quality, battery life, and camera.
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Customers like the image quality of the cellular phone. They say the screen is spectacular, games and videos look good, and the photos are amazing with true color. Some say that the interface looks professional, but the image is poor.
"...The camera is also capable of 4K/120fps video, and includes the Cinema Pro app to let your inner film director fly free in 21:9 aspect ratio with..." Read more
"...Initial thoughts - wow, the display is different. It feels larger and smaller at the same time. Slimmer. Fits the hand better...." Read more
"...other then those items in the wish list, everything else is great, screen, touch screen digitizer, camera, weigth, battery, water resistance,..." Read more
"...screen punch, headphone jack, micro SD slot (or dual Sim), beautiful AMOLED screen, water resistance, wireless charging, flagship 2021 phone..." Read more
Customers like the refresh rate of the cellular phone. They say it's very fast and responsive. Some customers also mention that the user experience is fast and buttery. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the phone.
"...The screen can do 120hz in 4K resolution, but I find 60hz perfectly smooth. The speakers are the best I've heard on a mobile device...." Read more
"...The software is still up to date, things are still running smoothly, and the battery continues to not be an issue...." Read more
"...Fingerprint recognition? Blazingly fast...." Read more
"...It has OLED 4k display and has refresh rate of 120 Hz if required...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the cellular phone. They mention that the speakers are the best they've heard on a mobile device, and the sound is outstanding. Some say that the sound from the ear speaker is loud, clear, and even a little bassy. However, some customers report that the speaker quality is noticeably poorer than their 6 year old phone. The audio also comes with a rumble feature that is very reminiscent of the PS4 rumbling.
"...Loud, clear up to top volume, and even a little bassy. Terrific for YouTube or podcasts even if you're in, say, a noisy kitchen...." Read more
"...The headphone jack is present and sounds very nice, so that you can actually use your nice, wired headphones..." Read more
"...But when you DO make use of it, wow, it's nice. Audio is loud and super clear. Camera is great quality too...." Read more
"...battery, water resistance, clear loud sound from ear speaker, speakers, charging, GUI stability, buttons, dedicated photo shutter with half-press..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the camera of the cellular phone. Some mention that it has a decent camera, while others say that it's disappointing.
"...Android is near stock, but a raft of Sony improvements are available, such as "side sense" and multi-window switch, which make running two apps..." Read more
"...Anyways, I think the phone is worth the buy. Especially if you can get an open box on here for close to what I paid ($830)." Read more
"...Although the phone is by no means perfect (the cameras' auto mode needs work, the battery could be bigger, and some might find Sony's software skin..." Read more
"...Sans DAC, but has dual sim, which is very handy. Sony is very good phone overall, wish it had wi-fi calling on T-Mobile USA, wider screen, dedicated..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the cellular phone. Some mention that the build quality is very nice, the matte back finish looks and feels awesome, and the videos also came really good. However, others say that they have ran into issues with apps randomly crashing and the phone crashing completely. They say that the camera system won't do much computation and the phones keeps shutting down and restarting every time after use.
"...Not to mention the glitches/bugs that I have ran into, from apps randomly crashing to the phone continuously telling me "System U.I. has stopped..." Read more
"...The camera is also capable of 4K/120fps video, and includes the Cinema Pro app to let your inner film director fly free in 21:9 aspect ratio with..." Read more
"...The camera is a bit more difficult to use to get good photos than the likes of Pixel without Google's additional processing backing it up, but the..." Read more
"...Cons: battery life is fine but not amazing. Camera software is a little wonky and definitely will take some getting used to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the cellular phone. Some mention it has decent battery life, while others say that it drains pretty quick.
"...Cons: battery life is fine but not amazing. Camera software is a little wonky and definitely will take some getting used to...." Read more
"...80% to keep the battery healthier for longer, and I've got no problems with battery life. I feel no need to carry a battery pack with me...." Read more
"...The battery consumption is also crazy as... well, I assume all buyers are kind of expected that...." Read more
"...Battery life is noticeably better...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the service of the cellular phone. Some mention that it works great and has no network problems, while others say that it does not support WiFi calling and SMS over WiFi. They also say that the reception is bad and there are many dropped calls.
"...is a major boon to parents of fast moving children or pets, and it works wonderfully...." Read more
"...some time with T-mobile support I can confirm there is no wifi calling with this device at least here in the middle of 2022...." Read more
"...Survived many drops already.update June 2023phone works great, no overheating, case holds the drops well, battery capacity holds well." Read more
"...For this prospective, it worked well, not excellent but definitely better experience but playing on my old iphone 11 pro max...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the cellular phone. Some mention it has the best specs and value for money, while others say it's too expensive for what you get, has too many flaws, and is not worth the cost in battery.
"...looks like a gimmick on every phone I've tried and not worth the cost in battery...." Read more
"...And obviously the price tag is a big con but when no other manufacturer can bother to include basic things like a headphone jack and micro SD card..." Read more
"This is a very good phone over all. Pricey but everything is here...." Read more
"...09-01-2022, which has a somewhat larger battery but the asking price is cost prohibitive IMO...." Read more
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So why do I like this phone? Am I the weird one who thinks it's worth the money?
I don't think so - and here's my case.
USER EXPERIENCE
The Snapdragon 888 SoC and 12gb of system RAM mean this phone absolutely flies through Android 11 (Sony has promised a minimum of 2 OS updates as well). The user experience is fast and buttery, and it can handle even the most taxing games with aplomb. The 256gb of on board memory means you will likely not worry about app storage or photo storage for quite some time. Android is near stock, but a raft of Sony improvements are available, such as "side sense" and multi-window switch, which make running two apps simultaneously on the tall screen a breeze.
SCREEN and SPEAKERS
As you can see in the above LOTR picture, this screen is really spectacular when it comes to media. It is 21:9, and video apps intelligently zoom to fit is when using that cinematic aspect ratio. The level of detail and the pop from HDR is palpable. The screen can do 120hz in 4K resolution, but I find 60hz perfectly smooth. The speakers are the best I've heard on a mobile device. Loud, clear up to top volume, and even a little bassy. Terrific for YouTube or podcasts even if you're in, say, a noisy kitchen.
CAMERA
Sony has brought its Alpha camera interface (pictured) to the Xperia line (though not to worry, there is a standard "Basic" mode enabled by default as well). This affords the user control of basically everything - ISO, white balance, shutter speed, manual focus, and so on. The camera features four native focal lengths to shoot in - 16mm ultrawide, 24mm standard, 70mm 3.7x zoom, and 105mm 4.4x zoom (which I have demonstrated in my attached skyline pictures, all taken from the same position). Results are impressive, and make this phone a real point and shoot replacement. Eye Autofocus detection is a major boon to parents of fast moving children or pets, and it works wonderfully. The camera is also capable of 4K/120fps video, and includes the Cinema Pro app to let your inner film director fly free in 21:9 aspect ratio with all sorts of manual control of camera settings and color timing.
UNIQUE FEATURES
The Xperia line has two unique selling points that are massively important to me. First and foremost is expandable storage. You can pop a 1tb micro SD card into this phone to store photos, music, movies, whatever. Also, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack - not important to some people, but for those with high quality headphones or a desire to use an external mic, this is a must. Now, I wish these features were not unique in the smartphone world, but they are now, thanks to Apple.
CONCLUSION
This phone has the same MSRP as the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. It performs equally with them in terms of user experience and camera, but adds expandable storage, a 4K/120hz screen, and a headphone jack. There's even a deal currently to get free Sony noise canceling earbuds. so is this a "bad deal?" Only insofar as any current flagship is a bad deal. This phone is tailored for a specific sort of user - one who likes a lot of features, customization, and user control. If that's not you, this phone isn't for you. But if it is, I have a hard time imagining you being disappointed by it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
So why do I like this phone? Am I the weird one who thinks it's worth the money?
I don't think so - and here's my case.
USER EXPERIENCE
The Snapdragon 888 SoC and 12gb of system RAM mean this phone absolutely flies through Android 11 (Sony has promised a minimum of 2 OS updates as well). The user experience is fast and buttery, and it can handle even the most taxing games with aplomb. The 256gb of on board memory means you will likely not worry about app storage or photo storage for quite some time. Android is near stock, but a raft of Sony improvements are available, such as "side sense" and multi-window switch, which make running two apps simultaneously on the tall screen a breeze.
SCREEN and SPEAKERS
As you can see in the above LOTR picture, this screen is really spectacular when it comes to media. It is 21:9, and video apps intelligently zoom to fit is when using that cinematic aspect ratio. The level of detail and the pop from HDR is palpable. The screen can do 120hz in 4K resolution, but I find 60hz perfectly smooth. The speakers are the best I've heard on a mobile device. Loud, clear up to top volume, and even a little bassy. Terrific for YouTube or podcasts even if you're in, say, a noisy kitchen.
CAMERA
Sony has brought its Alpha camera interface (pictured) to the Xperia line (though not to worry, there is a standard "Basic" mode enabled by default as well). This affords the user control of basically everything - ISO, white balance, shutter speed, manual focus, and so on. The camera features four native focal lengths to shoot in - 16mm ultrawide, 24mm standard, 70mm 3.7x zoom, and 105mm 4.4x zoom (which I have demonstrated in my attached skyline pictures, all taken from the same position). Results are impressive, and make this phone a real point and shoot replacement. Eye Autofocus detection is a major boon to parents of fast moving children or pets, and it works wonderfully. The camera is also capable of 4K/120fps video, and includes the Cinema Pro app to let your inner film director fly free in 21:9 aspect ratio with all sorts of manual control of camera settings and color timing.
UNIQUE FEATURES
The Xperia line has two unique selling points that are massively important to me. First and foremost is expandable storage. You can pop a 1tb micro SD card into this phone to store photos, music, movies, whatever. Also, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack - not important to some people, but for those with high quality headphones or a desire to use an external mic, this is a must. Now, I wish these features were not unique in the smartphone world, but they are now, thanks to Apple.
CONCLUSION
This phone has the same MSRP as the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. It performs equally with them in terms of user experience and camera, but adds expandable storage, a 4K/120hz screen, and a headphone jack. There's even a deal currently to get free Sony noise canceling earbuds. so is this a "bad deal?" Only insofar as any current flagship is a bad deal. This phone is tailored for a specific sort of user - one who likes a lot of features, customization, and user control. If that's not you, this phone isn't for you. But if it is, I have a hard time imagining you being disappointed by it.
Just wanna say that after a bit over a year, almost a year and a half, this phone continues to serve me well. The software is still up to date, things are still running smoothly, and the battery continues to not be an issue.
I have it set to stop charging at 80% to keep the battery healthier for longer, and I've got no problems with battery life. I feel no need to carry a battery pack with me. Mind you, when the Galaxy S7 I carried in high school was at this point in its life, it'd hit 50% by lunchtime.
Let's be real: 20 minutes on the charger before and after work is not so bad.
And I still think the camera is just okay. On one hand, this phone kinda got me into photography. On the other hand, this phone made me buy a real camera. Take that as you will. Radar is still an extraordinarily good boy.
My original review, from February 2022:
Despite some doom-and-gloom headlines, I can't help but feel as if Sony has really found their market this time.
That market is media nerds who miss old phones... and who were pushed off the LG train.
But it's not just LG's departure from the market that makes this phone a hit, and there are a few notable differences separate the Mk.III's features from LG's mistakes.
Chief among them: intention and cohesion. The Mk.III is a phone with a purpose, and it goes about executing that purpose remarkably well. The headphone jack is present and sounds very nice, so that you can actually use your nice, wired headphones (although it is still a smartphone; don't expect to run an HD-600 out of it). The SIM tray is toolless and has a micro-SD slot, so that files (songs, pictures, videos, movies, etc), can be moved on to and off of the phone quickly and easily. The rectangular, notchless 4k, 120hz, 16:9 screen is perfect for watching movies with as few compromises as possible on a mobile devise. The camera's hardware is robust (if a bit over-engineered) and has an accompanying shutter button, and the software is aimed squarely at people who'd get use out of a good manual mode... and not so much those who wouldn't.
The Mk.III is a phone designed for nerds, and that's what the Xperia line has always been. Regular consumers are going to be turned off by it, but that's because it's not meant for them. Normal smartphone users don't care about the rectangular screen, the Cinema Pro app, or that it has a hi-res DAC, and they would almost certainly get more use out of something like a Pixel or a Galaxy.
LG's fatal mistake was forgetting that normal people aren't interested, and instead of sticking to one market or the other, they split the difference and got lost in the middle, with features that neither side was really all that interested in. I bet you didn't remember that the G5 had separate modules you could attach to a slot at the bottom, or that the V20 had a little second screen that could display app shortcuts, or that the G8 had a sensor that could read the blood vessels in your hand.
The Xperia line has gotten around this by completely ignoring the normal people that don't care, and instead catering directly to nerds, allowing them to wear expensive headphones and fiddle with their camera settings while also not forsaking flagship creature comforts like a top-of-the-line processor, metal and glass construction, wireless charging, and up-to-date software-- all things that are not guaranteed when buying the older or cheaper phones that share many of the Mk.III's most desired features.
Although the phone is by no means perfect (the cameras' auto mode needs work, the battery could be bigger, and some might find Sony's software skin to be a bit sparse), it more than achieves what it set out to do, and I am looking forward to keeping it by my side going forward.
Judge the photo sample as you will, but I think it does well. I haven't had a lot of interesting photo opportunities with this phone yet, and I am not a photographer, so some basic indoor dog pictures will have to suffice. His name is Radar and he's a very good boy.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
Just wanna say that after a bit over a year, almost a year and a half, this phone continues to serve me well. The software is still up to date, things are still running smoothly, and the battery continues to not be an issue.
I have it set to stop charging at 80% to keep the battery healthier for longer, and I've got no problems with battery life. I feel no need to carry a battery pack with me. Mind you, when the Galaxy S7 I carried in high school was at this point in its life, it'd hit 50% by lunchtime.
Let's be real: 20 minutes on the charger before and after work is not so bad.
And I still think the camera is just okay. On one hand, this phone kinda got me into photography. On the other hand, this phone made me buy a real camera. Take that as you will. Radar is still an extraordinarily good boy.
My original review, from February 2022:
Despite some doom-and-gloom headlines, I can't help but feel as if Sony has really found their market this time.
That market is media nerds who miss old phones... and who were pushed off the LG train.
But it's not just LG's departure from the market that makes this phone a hit, and there are a few notable differences separate the Mk.III's features from LG's mistakes.
Chief among them: intention and cohesion. The Mk.III is a phone with a purpose, and it goes about executing that purpose remarkably well. The headphone jack is present and sounds very nice, so that you can actually use your nice, wired headphones (although it is still a smartphone; don't expect to run an HD-600 out of it). The SIM tray is toolless and has a micro-SD slot, so that files (songs, pictures, videos, movies, etc), can be moved on to and off of the phone quickly and easily. The rectangular, notchless 4k, 120hz, 16:9 screen is perfect for watching movies with as few compromises as possible on a mobile devise. The camera's hardware is robust (if a bit over-engineered) and has an accompanying shutter button, and the software is aimed squarely at people who'd get use out of a good manual mode... and not so much those who wouldn't.
The Mk.III is a phone designed for nerds, and that's what the Xperia line has always been. Regular consumers are going to be turned off by it, but that's because it's not meant for them. Normal smartphone users don't care about the rectangular screen, the Cinema Pro app, or that it has a hi-res DAC, and they would almost certainly get more use out of something like a Pixel or a Galaxy.
LG's fatal mistake was forgetting that normal people aren't interested, and instead of sticking to one market or the other, they split the difference and got lost in the middle, with features that neither side was really all that interested in. I bet you didn't remember that the G5 had separate modules you could attach to a slot at the bottom, or that the V20 had a little second screen that could display app shortcuts, or that the G8 had a sensor that could read the blood vessels in your hand.
The Xperia line has gotten around this by completely ignoring the normal people that don't care, and instead catering directly to nerds, allowing them to wear expensive headphones and fiddle with their camera settings while also not forsaking flagship creature comforts like a top-of-the-line processor, metal and glass construction, wireless charging, and up-to-date software-- all things that are not guaranteed when buying the older or cheaper phones that share many of the Mk.III's most desired features.
Although the phone is by no means perfect (the cameras' auto mode needs work, the battery could be bigger, and some might find Sony's software skin to be a bit sparse), it more than achieves what it set out to do, and I am looking forward to keeping it by my side going forward.
Judge the photo sample as you will, but I think it does well. I haven't had a lot of interesting photo opportunities with this phone yet, and I am not a photographer, so some basic indoor dog pictures will have to suffice. His name is Radar and he's a very good boy.
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Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2022