Today, Sony has announced that the Sony Xperia 1 III is shipping. The Xperia 1 III, is available for pre-sales now and is shipping on August 19, 2021. The smartphone ships unlocked from Sony authorized retailers at a suggested retail price of $1,299.99 USD.
The Xperia 1 III smartphone provides a rich collection of integrated features that connect the Xperia community with some of the most advanced technologies. Including, Sony’s entire suite of consumer electronics products, like the Alpha 1.
Photographers, audiophiles, cinephiles, gamers and cinematographer should all enjoy the next generation of the Xperia 1 flagship series. It, like the Mark I,I delivers a unique user experience. The specs speak for themselves.
Sony Xperia 1 III Specs
- World´s first smartphone with a Variable telephoto lens paired with a Dual PD sensor
- Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking and fast, accurate 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[viii] crafted from Gorilla®Glass Victus™ and an IP65/68 water resistance and protection against dust.
- Evolved Full-stage stereo speakers, 40 percent louder than previous model
- New and improved Game Enhancer features – including a new audio equalizer, an optimized V.C microphone and high frame rate recording feature at up to 120fps
- World’s first smartphone to reproduce 360 Reality Audio in the speakers, as the recording artist intended it to be heard
- Addition of brand new 360 Spatial sound – for up-mixing stereo music into an immersive audio experience
- 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity with the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform
- 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
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