Sony Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III and Xperia 10 III, Official Features

Sony has just announced 3 new 5G smartphones that boast of build quality and, above all, a very high photographic level. In the most premium range of the firm we have the Xperia 1 III and 5 III while the Xperia 10 III is designed for those who have a tighter budget and becomes part of the manufacturer’s mid-range.

The Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III are two twin brothers whose only difference is in the screen size and in the memory configuration. This means that both models can enjoy the great improvement in the photographic section that has been achieved by incorporating the algorithm of the Alpha9 series. Here Sony does not need to partner with other brands to improve its cameras as it has the “in-house” experience.

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As for the Sony Xperia 10 III , the intention of the brand has been to maintain the design of its predecessor, adding 5G connectivity and a longer battery life, as well as the occasional slight change.

These are the news of all the new Sony phones.

Sony Xperia 1 III, a professional camera with 5G

Xperia 1 III

The camera is the main protagonist of the smartphone. It has been developed jointly with the engineers behind the cameras of the Alpha series and becomes the world’s first smartphone with a variable telephoto lens combined with a dual PD sensor. To this we add the use of AI-based algorithms and the iToF 3D sensor to measure distance and that real-time tracking can accurately detect and focus on a subject and continue to track even if it is temporarily lost from sight.

At the hardware level, it is configured as follows:

  • Wide angle: 12 MP with ƒ / 1.7, OIS
  • Ultra wide angle: 12 MP with ƒ / 2.2, 16 mm
  • Telephoto: 12 MP with ƒ / 2.3-2.8 OIS, 70-105mm introducing new AI super resolution zoom technology

The smartphone’s built-in BIONZ X processor enables users to shoot in low-light scenarios in burst mode for the first time, producing noise-reducing results never before possible in predecessor models. This burst shooting is powered by continuous AF that performs AF / AE calculations at 60 times per second, allowing users to shoot and store 20 shots with high precision.

Both this Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III feature the Photography Pro function that carries the controls of the Alpha series cameras, including ISO, shutter speed, EV indicator, RAW support and a dedicated shutter button (finished embossed exclusively on the Xperia 1 III). New for smartphones this year is Photography Pro’s “Basic Mode” feature, which allows quick access to a variety of easy-to-use photography features, including a touch shutter button, portrait orientation, artistic bokeh effect. , panorama and more.

The screen is also spectacular. The Xperia 1 III features a 6.5 ”4K HDR CinemaWideTM OLED panel with a 21: 9 aspect ratio with a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s the X1 mobile engine that brings BRAVIA HDR remastering technology to everything users see, meaning streaming content is more realistic than ever with more contrast, color and clarity. Additionally, users will be able to enjoy fine-tuned Dolby Atmos sound in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment.

At the command of the performance of the phone we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor, which allows a performance 25% higher than the Xperia 1 II that is accompanied by an Adreno 660 GPU that offers a graphical representation 35% faster than the previous generation. It also features Xperia’s smart deep learning connectivity that it uses predicts connectivity problems in the near future.

It has a 4,500 mAh battery, with a 30W fast charge that allows you to achieve up to 50% charge in just 30 minutes with the XZQ-UC1 charger included in the package. In addition, Xperia Adaptive Charging protects this cell to extend its useful life. Finally, the Xperia 1 III offers a wireless charging and battery sharing feature, allowing the device to be connected to a wireless charger to conveniently recharge the battery. Thanks to the reverse charging function, it can also function as a charging pad for other devices.

The smartphone will be sold with 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Sony Xperia 5 III, the same but smaller

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The big difference between the two smartphones is that this model is smaller and more compact because its OLED CinemaWide HDR screen is 6.1 “instead of 6.5”, but it maintains its 21: 9 format with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Other elements that disappear in this model are the wireless and reverse charging and the 12 GB of memory. The mobile is sold with 8 GB of RAM along with 128 or 256 GB of internal memory.

Sony Xperia 10 III, 5G for tighter budgets

Xperia 10 III

The first model in the Xperia 10 series to offer 5G connectivity has as improvements over the previous generation a longer battery life wrapped in an elegant, compact, lightweight and waterproof body.

The smartphone sports a 6 ”FHD + OLED 21: 9 screen without notches that includes HDR compatibility that is combined with a double Hi-Res stereo speaker to enjoy our content in the best way. Again Sony incorporates a TRILUMINOS panel into its mobile, the same technology found in BRAVIA televisions to deliver incredibly rich natural colors and deeper blacks.

Get 5G connectivity thanks to the use of a Snapdragon 690G processor that also uses Xperia’s deep learning technology that uses Sony’s neural network libraries and analyzes Wi-Fi signals to predict connectivity problems in the near future.

With its long-lasting 4,500 mAh battery, the Xperia 10 III has 25% more capacity than its predecessor , the Xperia 10 II, and allows working with Adaptive Charging to extend the useful life of this cell above three years. of use.

The photographic section features an improved triple-lens camera for low-light scenes and moving objects. We have a 2 MP Wide-angle main sensor with ƒ / 1.8 and 27 mm, followed by an 8 MP Ultra Wide-angle with ƒ / 2.2 and 16 mm lens and completed with an 8 MP Telephoto lens with ƒ / 2.4 and lens of 54 mm. In front, we have an 8 MP front camera with ƒ / 2.0

Other features to highlight are a weight of 169 grams, IP65 / 68 certification, Gorilla Glass 6 protection and a 3.5 mm mini jack port, as well as a side fingerprint sensor.

Price of mobiles

As usual with Sony presentations, the smartphones have been presented without a sale price, something that the firm will announce a few weeks later. What we do know is that while both the Xperia 1 III , the Xperia 5 III and the Xperia 10 III will be available in black in early summer 2021 and will ship with Android 11 as the operating system.