Sony Xperia 1 III: Android's best kept secret?!

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[@dtay8913]

My next phone. Sony kept the headphone jack, charger, and expandable storage.

[@abhinav_dhiman]

Definitely

[@mjjones1045]

Don't forget notification led

[@dtay8913]

@@mjjones1045 of course, thank you

[@chemjam92]

I pre-ordered this phone and it it's everything I wanted. Got free wireless earbuds with it too. Great job Sony!!!

[@anuarbin]

Hopefully you can take good care of it. I have used a Sony and I think they are more fragile

[@Vhipir]

REasons why I like my Xperia 1 III (and other Xperias): - no notch, punch hole; - stereo speakers with nice quality; - minijack!; - 21:9 ratio. At first I was a bit afraid of it but it's easy to use; - lack of agressive postprocessing of photos.

[@UselessVoidBobo]

-LED notification light -Near stock Android -Manual camera -Great haptics

[@JohnSmithExtra]

It's Thin Light SplitScreen is great Awesome DAC Camera App is king! Fast Wireless charging! Dual position camera button!

[@s_aku]

@@UselessVoidBobo - no proprietary software and didn't lock down software like Samsung - great CPU if you undervolt it with adaquate cooling compared to other 888 phones tbh

[@silentsnake7125]

I've owned the MkIII for a few months now and I got to say I'm hugely glad I didn't go with the Samsung. The preorder option included Sony's wireless earphones which made the preorder deal the best option you get for your money.

[@GabrieLight]

It's a smartphone video, hold on mr fanboy. امسك نفسك شويه حبيبي ههههه.

[@RYZNBand]

I honestly hope underwhelming sales don't kill this line. I originally got one for a work phone, with my iPhone 12 Pro being my daily driver. After 4 hours, I swapped out the SIM cards and made my iPhone the work phone. The Xperia 1 III is too good to not be my daily driver, and if this line of phones continue, I will be never buying another iPhone again. It's taken my phone from something I have in my pocket as an essential, to something I am passionate about and genuinely enjoy as a multimedia device.

[@dannyfausto5524]

Do you still use Sony Xperia 1 III till now? How's your experience after 3 years?

[@joeyyears]

Such a smooth and seamless Android experience. Loving the Japanese industrial design language of this device. All the features I need as a digital nomad and creator travelling constantly.

[@nicksmith1246]

I switched to Sony a few years ago from a Samsung, I love my 1.3. camera is great, the screen shape too some getting used to. The headphone socket is also welcomed and i have a big SD card to keep offline music and pictures. I looked at various phones and many are just more than I am willing to pay, my 1.3 came bundled with Sony wireless WH1000x m3 which are epic

[@Punisher2all]

Anyone else watching from their Xperia 1 iii? Definitely worth it. Best phone out there for sure.

[@bloodytoad2010]

Watching from my Xperia 1III ~

[@indy33333indy]

Me too watching from my 1iii

[@pixels_per_inch]

Same here! Got it since August and I've absolutely no regrets.

[@goobin9125]

Same I love everything except battery life :(

[@niche9767]

Bro can u tell me if the phone is worth it? I recently order one, I'm switching from the S20 ultra please let me know if I will enjoy which I think of course but would I be disappointed ?

[@demonwares]

Pre-ordered this baby and don't regret it one bit. I'll never buy a phone with a notch or hole punch in display. Glad this doesn't suffer from that stupid trend.

[@SupremelyBX]

The external monitor feature isn't exclusive to alpha cameras. As long as the source (any manufacture) supports video over USB-C, it will work.

[@paulmckee4168]

I'm all about the Sony experience. So I'm glad to hear some appreciation for it from a reviewer. Watching on my Sony Xperia Pro-i

[@abhinav_dhiman]

I really like Sony .... It can compete with samsung in camera, audio and display section...

[@4paapii]

I think naming is ok. People don't complain about Sony a7 III.

[@decomposed3]

Owning mark III and looking for next iterations. What I expect from new Xperia: 1. Brighter screen with vivid mode back. Bigger screen like 6.8". Variable 144Hz. Control on resolution. 2. Bigger battery. Charger with software for slow charging (to prolong battery life) 3. Better cameras: 1" main camera at least 20Mpx to use full matrix. 21:9 pics mode. 4k 60fps video mode in main camera. Ideally 960fps to be back. Replace front camera as current is bad. Dedicated night mode. OIS for all lenses. 4. Stronger flashlight. 5. Software: many xperia apps to be back, including Sony album, e-mail client, weather, widgets. 6. Cooling system like vapor chamber for cpu. Not having any cooling solution for device at this price range is mistake. 7. New Xperia home with more changes available. Now cannot setup which screen is main screen. Always have to be the one on the left. 8. Gorilla glass Victus on front and back (currently only front). 9. Headphone jack that works with noise cancelling headphones. 10. More color options.

[@jesserosenbaum]

I’m waiting to see what Sony announces in April 2022 or around that time frame.

[@James.576]

I want this phone, it got everything I miss from the old phones but with the latest specs.

[@xd0tslol]

got this phone a few months ago, if you're looking to buy a phone then i recommend getting the Sony Xperia 1 III. it has everything.

[@pixels_per_inch]

Same here. It's the most complete smartphone in 2021. It's so fast and responsive that no other flagships can compete with it.

[@svnbit8408]

How's battery life? Have 1ii, curious about step up

[@xd0tslol]

@@svnbit8408 the battery is probably the only think I don’t really like about this phone, it’s only a standard 4500 mAh battery

[@LL-nw6cd]

I'll take the X1iii over any existing phone anytime. Its light weight and its many great features don't have a rival in the market place currently. I finally ordered one yesterday (grey color)! I can't wait for my belated Christmas present to arrive :) :)

[@smallworld707]

This is my second favourite phone after the z fold3 cuz it keeps the smartphone great by including a 3.5mm, microsd, and a camera shutter button. A good throwback to the Nokia nseries of old. ❤️ Good review! ❤️

[@DrGanja99]

The one android device I really want. Reminds me of the better phone times. Headphone jack, FFS, micro SD, & like stock Android.

[@xPorkchops007x]

I wish Sony could compete with Google and Apple in the camera department

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

They do, by producing better results in photo pro and cinema pro...u just have to have the skills lol...

[@Sold_a_dummy]

This is my favorite phone design. Great hardware. But... The benefits of owning a pixel outweighs that beautiful hardware

[@buccob]

Not for everyone though... My wife recently sold her Pixel 4a and got an Xperia 10 III. It was a sidestep as she definitely traded picture quality, speaker loudness and the software support for hardware features that she wanted, such as, dual sim slot, water resistance, amazing battery life. If Sony disappears I would probably consider the Pixel line as an alternative but I care a lot about the hardware because software can be easily upgraded (for instance, I recently installed the APK of Videography Pro meant for the Xperia Pro-I in my Xperia 5 II and it works incredibly well, this is unofficial, but a software upgrade still)

[@sazmeros]

100% Google owns Android, and with its own chip it will always have an advantage over any other company. The only way to compete is for Sony to partner with apple, though they would be getting the shit end of the stick on that deal

[@jaswanthkumar8365]

What are those benefits exactly.

[@BojanTomic]

@@jaswanthkumar8365 Lastest and greatest software, best performance and optimisation, stellar camera, etc. It all depends what you want in a phone, and software is the most important for a lot of us. When hardware is great on paper, but software doesn't follow, you've got nothing, unfortunately. And Sony is one of the better OEMs when it comes to software experience.

[@3a.m.284]

Are you smoking crack? This thing shits on the pixel

[@aravindvinayakan]

I'm so tempted to pick one up, but the 1iv is right around the corner!

[@avenuePad]

I'm holding out for 2022, as my P30 Pro is still getting me through my days without any real hiccups. After three years, I'm only now starting to see some real battery degradation. My P30 Pro, however, is stuck at Android 10, with EMUI 11. As someone who has always had Nexus and Pixels, and upgraded on a yearly basis, I find myself not too worried too much about Android updates anymore - that is until a major version rolls around. Even if my current phone was good, hardware wise, for another 2 years I'd be upgrading because of Android 12. So, I'm really looking forward to what the Xperia i iv brings to the table. Hopefully there are some improvements to the front facing camera and the auto camera. I think those two things would do a lot to bring Sony into the main stage. Though, I'm not sure Sony wants the main stage right now. They're creating their own niche. But I think the Xperia i series could be their mass market phone if they wanted it to be.

[@oneminutewonder77]

It's crazy to me that Sony have almost no market in the US. I've legitimately never once seen anyone using a smartphone made by them.

[@gilgameshlfx7006]

They had no partnership with telco. So if you want 1 mkIII you have to pay full price. No contract or shit. That's what I heard.

[@chiimaero]

The phone is great, but the lack of long term software support should be highlighted as a major pb and a real deal breaker. Two years of support was ok back when your phone was so underpowered it became useless after 3 years. Current phones are monsters that can offer an acceptable experience even after ~5 years or so. We all should push phone companies to commit to 5 years of proper software support. Good hardware is no longer enough.

[@TevronWisdom]

I've owned 6 Sony phones, including the Ericson series. My current phone is a Sony xperia XZ Premium. I took back the Xperia 1 iii phone cuz 1). The battery life is garbage 2). Overheats in active use 3). My selfie camera on my XZ Premium is better 4). The auto settings are not convenient for on the go Sony need to nail down the most important things, which is the basics. You want to advertise this phone for the average consumers as well as enthusiasts. Not 1 or the other. I want Sony to win, but they gotta get their thumb out their behind and start covering the right stuff.

[@inSaNe_44]

Me too, after 2 days... The sd888 is good to cook eggs! And i am a Sony Ericsson collector, i have many of Walkmans and cybershots brand new boxed! Just wanted to upgrade after my xz2 6gb version... But I can't find not a single good Xperia Sony product! Only the mark 1 2 12gb ram version wich is very hard to find! Sadly.

[@Dianophi]

Honestly I'm torn as I wanna switch out my Xperia 1 mark 2, just to get a better version of it 😅 have had both the mark 1 and 2. And they just keep getting better. Main reason I went for Xperia over the others were because of the "niche" features for others, but convenient for me personally. I do still use jack. I use the camera alot at work, so dedicated button is just more convenient. I always liked the sidemounted fingerprint sensor too. Dual front firing speakers is a must, use alot of phones with just one speaker, or split with treble and bass on each side (terrible experience using that honestly). Or single speaker phones, where I constantly blocked and almost muted the speakers... Split screen multitasking i actually use alot, and with this aspect ratio is working well. So yea, maybe I'll upgrade again 😂

[@daniel.t.a.n]

A few issues with it but I still like it. Have previously used the Samsung Note 8, S10, and now I'm currently using the S21+ and Sony Xperia 1 III concurrently. Always loved the 21:9 aspect ratio and was considering the Xperia 1 II 2 years back, but held off for the Mk III for it's 70mm to 105mm upgrade. The Mk III is a good phone and I prefer it over my S21+ (mainly because I'm bored of Samsung) and the Sony phone is vastly different than any other Android phone on the market, but there are some issues with it which many reviewers do not cover (basically most or all of the reviews on KZbin). #1: Camera Eye / Face Lock On Basically the AF and lock-on are good, and the 20fps with re-autofocus is working well. But I've found that in certain instances, the face / eye lock on and tracking do not focus correctly. When the option for this is enabled, the camera can detect my dog's eye 100% of the time, but does not focus on the eye.... It focues on his snout or nose. This causes the image to be visibly out of focus. However, turning the eye / face lock on feature off, and simply tapping on my dog's face solves this issue. Also, the object tracking works well too! #2: Camera 20FPS As said earlier, the 20FPS works well and the re-autofocus does work too. However, in the default auto mode (meaning in BASIC mode), when using 20FPS, the shutter is definitely too slow for medium to fast moving objects (such as a dog walking at normal speeds in good lighting conditions like in a living room). This holds true for humans as well. Basically, the images will turn out blurry because the shutter speed was kept slow (1/40 to 1/80) while keeping a low ISO too. This is not an issue in absolutely bright conditions like at a dog park with direct sunlight, but anything else and the phone will revert to prefer a slower shutter speed to keep the ISO low. For an average user, this would be an issue, but having some experience using manual mode on DSLRs, this slow shutter issue can be avoided by using the phone's MANUAL mode and setting the ISO and Shutter Speed manually while enabling 20FPS. However, it is understandable that the masses may find this tedious or too complex for smartphone photography. #3 Camera - Videography and Cinema Pro [Basic Camera Mode - Not Cinema Pro] One issue I found the most irritating is the fact that when taking a video using the front facing camera, you cannot swipe / toggle to the back camera like how you can do on any Samsung phone. If you're taking a video using the front camera, that's the only camera you can use, and the same thing goes for the back cameras. Furthermore, when taking a video using the back cameras, regardless of whatever resolution you choose (4k, 1080 60, 1080, 720), you can't switch cameras while recording. I know for a fact that this is possible on my old Samsung S10 (only in FHD - definitely not possible in 4K 60), but at least they had the option to switch cameras while recording). Also, while the Mk III can clearly record in 4K up to 120FPS, the option is not available in BASIC mode (the default camera application). It only offers a max of 4K 30FPS (or something, but definitely not 60FPS). To use 4K 60FPS or 120FPS, you have to use the Cinema Pro application. More on that below. [Cinema Pro] On a side not, I find their menu system weird for a smartphone. For instance, everything starts with a project. To create a video, a project has to be opened first. If certain settings change, a new project may have to be opened. An example: using the 24mm lens with 4K 60FPS, a project is created. Using another lens, another project has to be created, using a different frame rate, a project has to be created, and it continues. However, as good as the ability to record in 4K 60FPS or 120FPS is, the Cinema Pro application is basically useless for the main reason that ISO CANNOT BE ADJUSTED ONCE YOU START RECORDING. I own a Sony A7 and I play around with the video mode sometimes. I know that during recording, it's mainly the ISO that's adjusted to compensate for different lighting conditions on the fly (not shutter or aperture). In Cinema Pro's case, since ISO AND SHUTTER SPEED cannot be adjusted once records starts, you're basically fixed with one exposure. If you're outside and point to the sky, you're basically stuck with a blown out screen. If you're indoors and point to a darker place, you're stuck with underexposed frames. That being said, unless I'm in an environment with consistent lighting, I'm stuck with the BASIC default app and limited to either 4K 30FPS, or 1080 60FPS (I normally stick with the 1080 60). #4 General Usage I'm quite sure it's because of the screen, but the phone gets hot, really hot. Compared to the same tasks on my S21+, the Sony definitely gets way hotter then it should. I attribute this to the 888 chip as well but who knows. Things like Lightroom, transferring files to the SD card, KZbin, Facebook, etc. Also, just to add on the burst photos with 20FPS. When viewing them using Google photos (the default photo viewer), there's a bug with scrolling between the bursts. This is prominent with bursts of 20 images, or 100 images. But it's a small issue. Also, with the attributes about the camera mentioned above, using the Pro mode for everything photography related really brings out the best of the cameras, albeit 12 megapixels. Having a steady hand helps too, seeing as for most shots, there's a weird issue that the phone predere long exposure times for images that are clearly in daytime. Maybe it's related to the fact that there is no dedicated night mode or for HDR, and that the phone auto detects the scene you're in. Basically expect long exposure times when there shouldn't be any. Just to add, in night mode, with a steady hand, the images are as good as those on my S21+ with its 64 megapixel sensor. One thing I have to give credit to is the colour accuracy of the phones cameras. Compared to Samsung and Iphones (both old and new), this is by far the most accurate representation of the original scene. Grass looks like grass at the dog park (on the Samsung, its always oversaturated). One other thing, their flashlight is oddly not at it's brightest setting and this cannot be adjusted by the user.... Finally, and weirdly enough, there's no option to turn Fast Charging off..... I don't like to fast charge my phones because I like them to stay away from heat as much as possible, so I have no choice but to use a slow charger (5V 1A or 1.5A). Overall, I still appreciate something different as compared to Samsung's UI. This phone has many issues which I believe are software related (toggle 120HRZ, toggle night mode, toggle front/back camera while recording, toggle fast charging, toggle NFC on/off, toggle flashlight brightness, etc). As for their hardware, it's almost perfect. All that they're missing is a configurable extra button (currently the Google assistant button is fixed) and higher megapixels on all cameras. With all it's shortcomings, I'm still using this as the daily driver over my S21+ (the S21+ is a damn good phone fyi. It's really refined - better screen, better camera in most cases, etc).

[@nicknick7864]

Love your review.. So educational and objective.. Watching this on my xperia xz2 premium.. 😀😀 Hopefully I can upgrade to this 1 iii once its available..

[@decomposed3]

Sony really need to work with carriers to boost sales.

[@Mellowbaton]

Usually, Sony tends to be a little slow to react to the changing smartphone industry, but I don't mind it here

[@fiandoperdana8385]

This phone is bloody fantastic, one big drawback tho. The Snapdragon 888 is damn hot!

[@DavidWeddell]

I just think back to the day of the 3310 how many of us when going out used to say "right got my house keys car keys mobile phone oh must remember my camera" ? And now without even thinking about it we carry a camera with us at all times and they are all so good that the tech tubers are nit picking between each device when in actually fact most people point and shoot and probably don't even tap to focus because the device will churn out a good enough image for social networks without any post editing

[@GameheroVHDLol]

I have this phone and your assessment of the power button I must disagree with. Firstly I almost never actually need to press the button as it just reads my finger immediately and logs me in. Being recessed is actually perfect too because it is super easy to find. I have had other phones where I can hardly tell the power, and volume buttons apart

[@Mak933]

I agree with you. I actually think it should be recessed even further or require more force to push. I accidentally hit it sometimes when adjusting hand position because it sits exactly where my thumb goes.

[@melodytalks3432]

☆☆☆☆ Never owned Xperia phones before , going by positive reviews I would like to give it a try by ordering Xperia 1 IV which is currently on the pipelines. Inclusion of following will persuades me to switch from Samsung to SONY, ☆ integration/incorporation of SD slot expandable memory, ☆Headphone Jack, to edit or insertion of sound tracks into video also using proper headphones instead of gimmicky bluetooth ones. ☆Sony Apps and 70-105mm telephoto. 🔥 I hope SONY incorporates Variable apature & a Bigger sensor ( closer to 1 inch) Or a set of faster lenses to help in low light situations, these would certainly blow all other competitions out of water and hopefully Sony would takes the Crown in smart phones.

[@pietronguyen]

Sony xperia 1 III is for me the best phone... the Sony xperia Pro I is to expensive for me. Sony is product of Japan, made in Thailand. Other chinese phones I don't want to use, to buy or to get them... I prefer Japan of South Korean phone as Samsung. But Sony is for me the FIRST FAVORITE phone for this moment. Thank for your nice reviews.

[@Exyvia]

The main difference about pixel density everyone have forgotten is that back in the IPS days, this screen is equivalent in sharpness to 1440p. Due to the new standard of pentile displays where it previously use to be just 3 sub pixels. Currently 1440p pentile are only equivalent to the IPS 1080p, if you're use to the high pixel - it's quite easy to tell the sharpness apart - but people are too use to pentile now.

[@Dragontrumpetare]

Okey have to react. Did he say the Side-sense bar isnt that useful. Its not just for opening apps. Its actually one of the best feature SONY made for making it easier to use a Taller formfactor with one hand. You can use Side-sense to pull down the notification curtain from where ever are, even when an app is open. Only time it doesnot function is when your doing calls, wich I actually dont know why Sony done that. But sadly once again a reviewers dont really check a feature out before making a verdict over it. But despite that, its not a horrible review, but again not really correct information about the phone sadly.

[@josephaquino3095]

It is interesting, too, if there is a way to hide app drawer. It is the simplest approach to open apps and other functionalities. Imagine, when you are currently using an app, you can open another one via side-sense without even going out from the app. You can also use multi-window from there. It, somehow, reminds me of mini apps. But, this time, any app can be one of the selection.

[@BradTech.]

nearsightedness like mine, which continuouly grows more common; is the equivalent of a magnifying glass, through which that is perceived "exponentially better than a QHD+ screen" to view.

[@cmjones222]

I like mine alot, - but I miss certain features other phones have like Face Unlock

[@o0junglist0o93]

Just bought the Pro i, it's very good

[@namelesssnitchy]

i personaly think their battery saving modes should be more manual. so you can choose what things you want to save battery on more. cause i dont really care about speed for example or screen brightness when i need to go a day away. but i do care about gps when walking around a city. i noticed the battery saving mode only uses gps when the screen is on and putting phone screen on and off like that didnt reallyt save battery cause he had to search a gps sattelite everytime :S this is a bit of waste from sony :( i hope they improve. btw i got the xperia 5ii and its amazing

[@NLMusique]

Nice video. Just 2 quick question for you. Without dial into the Photo Pro app, when you launch the camera and wanted to take the picture at the moment, how is the quality of the picture? Would you recommend this phone in 2023?

[@gabagoolenjoyer]

I'm currently using an s10, and this phone really seems like the only option to me for an upgrade. Is there anything else out there with expandable storage that can compete with this?

[@nubie1100]

This is what I'm looking for. I was waiting for the new s22 ultra being a note user, but too many features are disappearing . I need the sd card plus the head phone jack would be a bonus as I'm solid into flak now and all I do is movies and music on my phone

[@inSaNe_44]

Yes, Samsung note 10 + sd855 version!

[@leetronix]

To add to that you have a flagship Sony DAC in this awesome phone that you only get with the Signature series DAP's (where are talking 1500 plus) and competes with the likes of the A&K Se180 and above plus devices. This is a phenomenal phone as the head jack means you can have unrivalled sound plus play it through any decent an amp and you have serious audiophile sound experience without splashing out 1000s more. No other phone does or have or comes close to this.

[@raulpavel3d]

I have a sony xperia xz3 but i orderd the sony xperia 1 iii used

[@DarZen_no]

Just bought this phone ( on sale!) - and I have to say; its just great! Ive been an iPhone-guy for more than 10 years, but this phone is a lot better! Its fast. The screen is fantastic. Camera is great, as long as you go for the manual options. Battery is better than most of people told me! I wish I found this phone a bit earlier, but Im glad Ive got it now!

[@makivqz]

there's a reason why they created this not for AUTO mode user. if you use AUTO mode, but crapply android with filters or stick to your iphone that makes decision on their own and not to the person who bought them.

[@flushwrite]

Watched the vid on my 1III. Been quite disappointed with last few Xperia phones but this is just perfect

[@r.o.o.k.]

The XZ premium had more pixels. 2160x3840 vs 1644x3840.

[@MathieuTechMoto]

Great review, thanks One constructive advice here: There is a lot of ''Huuummm'' frequencies in your voice recording, i would try to use equalizer get rid of that

[@zweitenn]

my favorite phone & will try to get one in 2022

[@olivermboya3857]

Definitely miss that notification LED it is very useful 💯

[@am7265]

This is a phone i owned briefly. I purchased it for the features some reviewers touted 'enthusiast' features, the dual front facing stereo speakers, the 4K 120 Hz screen and the stock android experience. And while it did indeed deliver on those features, it skimped on some fundamental phone features that make a phone easy to live with on a daily basis. Take the battery, which drained in just 3-5 hours of screen on time or about half a day of moderate use. It heat up doing mundane tasks such as watching KZbin videos and the 4K screen - while beautiful displaying 4K content - ran at a 2560x1080 resolution most of the time. That might seem like a perfectly fine resolution for most people, was it not for the blurriness that follows when you run a render resolution at a odd fraction of the native resolution (in this case 1.5x). The lack of a software update promise also didn't play in that phone's favor. Sony Xperia 1 iii, I miss you. You were a great companion - but just too flawed to be dependable.

[@4paapii]

What phone do you use now?

[@am7265]

@@4paapii A Pixel 6 Pro

[@godakuri5944]

Even when playing 1080p content, it still uses all 600+ pixels in the panel. That’s why battery is not amazing

[@am7265]

@@godakuri5944 and the refresh rate is not adaptive

[@paraparadancing]

Is the pixel 6 pro better than the xperia?

[@Vhsss_God]

Don't buy. 2022 is where Sony nails their phones. In fact 2022 is where android flagships in general become flawless to the average joe

[@Justgambleit]

Waiting on that Xperia IV

[@Vhsss_God]

@@Justgambleit yeah its gonna be amazing 120hz 4k screen that's not just got an adaptive resolution but also framrate from 10-120hz FINALLY. The bezel will finally be slim! The camera will be actually be so good thanks to that new isp that compliment sonys approach to post processing perfectly. The software will finally look great android 12 is just made for the Sony ux Lastly the performance will ofc be next gen fast

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

@@Vhsss_God true, every other flagship phone computational photography have reached its peak, we don't need over processed software to achieve great natural quality.....I understand in 2010-18...but now we need more natural pictures with the best color and Sony is heading that direction....iphone images look so fake and weird sometimes .. I want natural but great dynamic range us true colors...

[@Justgambleit]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify that one reason why I’m waiting on the IV so I can go Sony now : ). Could get the 3 or pro I but gonna wait for new’s on IV😎

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

@@Justgambleit the only difference between iphone 13 and iphone 10 is brightness lol...all they did was make the images brighter and call it high tech lol...I can do that with filters lol....

[@SpookySkeletonGang]

Yeah sony is doing a great job of keeping this thing a secret by not selling it anywhere lmao

[@icewallowcome_daily9802]

I want one. I might have to wait for the price to go down maybe 2-3 years.

[@w0nderer82]

The 1 ii is still expensive 😣

[@shawnorjiakor]

Get the Xperia 1 II instead

[@AmericanBusinessman422]

Things to answer: does the OS let you disable Google apps like OnePlus os11? Does 120hz stay on while in KZbin or do you have to install an app or APK to force it to?

[@00ShaFi00]

Watching this on my Sony Xperia 1 iii now haha. Screen is gorgeous

[@user-dp6bi3wv4t]

Currently watching this on MKIII in 2024💀

[@Dean-ui5js]

Two software updates I think for this phone. Not enough for that price

[@Dragontrumpetare]

Sony has since Xpera 1 III been a let down when it comes to updates. DOnt know why. Still SONY hasnt revielled their Android 12 update schedule. Wich is in fact quite remarkable for SONY that usually has this revielled in september and released at christmas or before the year ends. This year, not a peep.

[@conin.v]

I can't clearly distinguish, do the screen have rounded edges?, I've been looking for a matte screen protector but the few I've found so far say something like "not full coverage due to the screen round edges", is this true?

[@quamrulhasan2918]

how to connect with laptop/pc/tab

[@10frienddss]

I want to buy but itnot available in my country India.. is there any option to buy from any other way

[@hassanamin1993]

why never compared with Actual CAmera Like REd

[@speedzero7478]

Best review on the product. I'm going to pick this model up. Something a bit different from the standard Samsung and Apple that everyone else is buying (great products, I just want something different)

[@Ironman17401]

I want it but what's a trusty site for the big 512gb Verizon one 🤔

[@jd-py5nm]

biggest problem I see is they are not easy to find for purchase and the prices are up there with few discounts compared to samsung etc

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

So true, I can get s21, buy 1 get 1 free on a free down payment....I can't do that on Sony phones

[@jd-py5nm]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testify and the bloatware at that point is a turnoff

[@funkiecrunch5475]

Still love my original Xperia 1

[@funkiecrunch5475]

@Tessoro Desoto Can't grumble about the battery really.. pretty solid as a phone. When you start playing games/using the camera then yes, the glass/plastic build of the phone struggles a little with heat dissipation and holding charge but it's to be expected doesn't affect the operation of the phone.

[@bonymehtas3892]

Sony master of electronics

[@Manojkr290]

I want this phone

[@Haider1236]

Wallpaper?

[@TravelChimp]

they are doing great things at the mo Sony.Hope they keep it up, even though their phone names are terrible still 😆

[@farishanafiah8461]

Love this phone, but I can't love the chipset. Sorry, but I'll take the 1 ii.

[@onlyyou1974]

Yeah the 888 seems it's too much probem on this device, mk ii is best and can defeat all flagship from last year

[@yinaoxinlee2883]

An advanced phone eclipses the Samsung. Only buy iPhones and Sony Android phones

[@MeesNaguMuiste]

Does it cause eyestrain due PWM?

[@pixels_per_inch]

No, this is the first OLED that doesn't hurt my eyes. I think it's because the PWM is at such at high frequency of 480 Hz. Usually phones are 120 - 240 Hz .

[@MeesNaguMuiste]

@@pixels_per_inch thank you for your reply. Now i'm really considering buying this phone as I've also suffered headaches from OLED screen PWM and thatswhy using phone with IPS screen at the moment.

[@namelesssnitchy]

im not sure it has adaptable resolution though. sony is well known for not having that. also a waste cause me personaly i rather save battery and have a 1080p screen

[@komradzz3665]

Thinking to get this phone Does it lag or freeze?

[@pixels_per_inch]

Nope. In fact, it's one of the fastest and most fluid Android phone. Probably thanks to the powerful hardware and stock Android.

[@modestman6753]

@@pixels_per_inch can unlock bootloader?

[@manzfishing6531]

watching from xperia 5

[@DrBeastage]

it isnt a secret, it simply missing in action! the phone is too niche.

[@arsis2500]

Where is it made in? China?

[@Vamanos46]

Thailand

[@GreasyFox]

This video is 6 months late to the game.

[@gfheiko2375]

It's a Sony 😇👍😎🤗🌞

[@alexlaurellanz9912]

The feature suite just feels incomplete. I wish Sony could consolidate their feature set as well as galaxies. The fold is officially a post phone device. The wireless dex and ability to run as many apps as I want live while also using the device a as a PC is just mind blowing. I was pretty peeved they dropped the audio jack but it wasn't until they made sure the Bluetooth and audio stack was mote capable than anything else that exists on the market. The audio calibration, multi tasking i.e. the ability to send any apps audio to other devices while other apps audio remain on the device or is sent elsewhere or treated as if it's running from a phantom media server via dex is pretty mind blowing. Recently went on a trip and the ability to watch a movie on the main screen with my wife both using Bluetooth to listen in atmos while using a portable monitor to do some writing via dex just felt like the future .

[@Mundafatehpuria]

This is my current phone in 2024 and its bad very bad it can even beat my old iphone 11 or my samsung that i used before i phone for me it is a down grade

[@nancytupaz9564]

Sony Xperia Pro-i SE FE 2

[@shrimp_p4rm]

Sony Xperia Pro-i SE FE 2 Plus 5G It's a nice phone though

[@sazmeros]

Damnit.. I can't go back to Sony. Did it once and the Erickson was awesome, but then they stopped making them and now I don't trust them

[@raulpavel3d]

Wtf call of duty came on it😂

[@NeutronStar9]

If i were to make decisions on behalf of sony, then I won’t let this guy anywhere near any Sony products. Biased review since this guy thinks Sony’s demographic is the usual auto mode guys. No absolutely no!. This guy needs to review oppo, vivo and pixel.

[@ye_nope]

I bought a sony Xperia phone while back I still have ptsd from those days, the software was so garbage it's a crime. They did bunch of updates and resulted in lots of bugs, instead of trying to fix them they completely dropped the support ,stopped updating and users like me were left with buggy a mess of a phone, threw that phone away the first chance I got... Just sharing an experience I had

[@JorgeFragelas]

1,200 really F no 👎👎👎👎

[@Thechocococo87]

iPhone ???

[@seaver542]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@skullcrusher_1]

Three things would really help Sony. 1 advertising, 2 branding because Xperia 1iii is a terrible name for the mainstream. Maybe just do like Samsung and call it Xperia 21 and keep going with the year from that point forward and 3) while you can get amazing photos and videos with manual mode it definitely needs a better mode for those that don't know the first thing about cameras.

[@Dragontrumpetare]

Why? Why is Xperia 1 III a terrible name? Its just a call back towards how SONY named their camera series and just want people to get the feeling sony phones are more like real cameras than mobile phone cameras.

[@pixels_per_inch]

Honestly I like the name, it sounds professional yet simple.

[@NinjaFoxWafflez]

Love absoloutely everything about this phone and i mean everything (including the camera), But my god the battery... Im done charging this thing twice a day because of its piss poor battery life

[@sonofodin5514]

Had mine 3 days and returning as the battery is a huge let down. Shame you can set display at 1080p when that's all you need

[@BenGoatboyWaters]

You can, sorry 🙏

[@pixels_per_inch]

Do you game all day?

[@makivqz]

this is the crappiest reviewer I watched.

[@r2stik]

PRO i

[@edgarcia4475]

Doesn't that phone sell for $2600? I could get 2 iphones for that price. 🤔

[@godakuri5944]

1200usd

[@paraparadancing]

No that's the xperia pro 1

[@godakuri5944]

@@paraparadancing and its not 2600, its 1800

[@arcsephiroth]

That's the Xperia PRO @ $2500, PRO-I @ $1800. The 1iii is $1299 and 1ii is $1099

[@carson5757]

If Sony keeps the same design language and features in their next "IV" phone, I really will switch from iPhone.

[@jackskellington9570]

😂😂😂😂😂 best kept secret. Good one. It matches 2-7 year old flagships in screen, speakers, battery, and camera. While costing more than others. And that's despite the fact they cut corners on hardware, availability, and marketing.