Sony Xperia 1 III
2021 · android · Flagship
Specs
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
|---|---|
| Benchmarks | GB multi 3537 · AnTuTu 1,135,878 |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED · 385 nits |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh · 30W charge |
| Cameras | 12MP main · 12MP ultrawide · 12MP tele · video 4K120 |
| Body | 186g |
Memory variants
| RAM / Storage | Price new | Price used | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 256 GB | $1,200 | $329 |
12 listings
$ 250 ·
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2026-09-15
$ 265 ·
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2026-09-15
$ 284 ·
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$ 285 ·
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$ 287 ·
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$ 298 ·
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$ 360 ·
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$ 391 ·
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2026-09-15
$ 397 ·
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$ 513 ·
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$ 525 ·
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2026-09-15
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| 12 / 512 GB | — | — | — |
Overall score
mid (0–100 composite of performance, battery, value and longevity)
Your focus
Sony Xperia 1 III review: specs, battery & used prices
Sony Xperia 1 III review: 6.5" display, 4500 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, real-world verdict and used-market prices.
Task axes
Resale trend
Estimate from two anchors: launch MSRP $1,200 (2021) and used-market median $329 (2026).
−23% / year · next year ≈ $254
Cost to own ≈ $5.5/mo · buying now at $329, 2-year horizon
Money could earn ≈ $1.2/mo · the $329 kept at 4.17%/yr (US Treasury 3-month bill, as of Sep 21, 2026)
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