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Sony Xperia 1 III
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Sony Xperia 1 III

Released: 2021, April 14Price: $ 1,049.00 / £ 329.95 / € 479.00Status: Available. Released 2021, August 25

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, video output
Size6.5 inches, 98.6 cm, 2, (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia 1 III
Price$ 1,049.00 / £ 329.95 / € 479.00
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsFrosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple
ModelsXQBC62/V, XQBC52V.UKCX, SO-51B, SOG03, A101SO, XQ-BC62, XQ-BC72, XQ-BC52, XQ-BC01, XQ-BC11, XQ-BC21, XQ-BC72
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, August 25
Triple12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.3, 70mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 105mm (telephoto), 1/2.9", dual pixel PDAF, 3x/4.4x optical zoom, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.6", dual pixel PDAF, 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Weight186 g / 187.1 g (mmWave) (6.56 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Display620 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - Europe
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe
Charging30W wired, PD, 50% in 30 min, Wireless, Reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Released2021, April 14
Announced2021, April 14
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-26.5 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 607423 (v8), GeekBench: 3515 (v5.1), GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 82h

Sony Xperia 1 III Overview

About Sony Xperia 1 III Sony Xperia 1 III is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Sony Xperia 1 III has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia 1 III can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia 1 III support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia 1 III void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia 1 III will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia 1 III run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia 1 III.