Sony Electronics today announced its new flagship smartphone, Xperia 1 III, will be available for pre-sales starting July 1, 2021 and will ship to customers August 19, 2021, unlocked, from Sony authorized retailers at a suggested retail price of $1,299.99 USD.
Orders placed by September 26, 2021 will receive the WF-1000XM3 wireless noise cancelling earbuds (a $230.00 value)iv and 43,200 Call of Duty: Mobile CP Points (a $540.00 value). Xperia 1 III will be available in Frosted Black and Frosted Purple and will ship with Android™ 11. Xperia 1 III in Frosted Purple will be available exclusively on electronics.sony.com.
The Xperia 1 III smartphone provides a rich collection of integrated features that connect the Xperia community with some of the most advanced technologies across Sony's entire suite of consumer electronics products. Whether you are a photographer, audiophile, cinephile, gamer or cinematographer, the next generation of the Xperia 1 flagship series will deliver a user experience that is unlike any other smartphone in market today.
Professional Technology from Alpha Brand Cameras
Co-developed with the engineers behind the Sony Alpha brand cameras that are renowned for their industry-leading autofocus technology. Learn more about additional advanced imaging features in the Xperia 1 III:
Transporting Cinephiles to the Big Screen
This new flagship model is a true cinephile's dream. Xperia 1 III features a larger than life 6.5" 21:9 CinemaWideTM 4K HDR OLED display with a 120Hz Refresh ratev. Whether on the go or in the comfort of home, users are transported into a uniquely immersive viewing experience, allowing them to lose themselves in their favorite movies or TV shows. The viewer's entertainment experienced is further enhanced by the following features:
Play to Win
Gamers can gain a key advantage with the superior upgrades in Xperia 1 III. The familiar 21:9 display transports players into the thick of the actionxviii.Thanks to a new and improved 120Hz Refresh rate displayxix, fasting-moving objects are rendered clearly for seriously smooth gameplay. The addition of 240Hz Motion blur reductionxx also means the display updates at an incredible 240 times per second for blur-free with crystal clear performance. With these additional features, players can level-up their game even more than before:
Create Movies like the Professionals
Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta" enables more creative choices for engaging storytelling such as dramatic 5x slow-motion in 4K HDR 120fpsxxii. In addition, Xperia 1 III offers:
Audio Playback as the Recording Artist Intended
Xperia 1 III allows listeners to immerse themselves in sound that is so authentic, it can feel like they are at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio.
All the Speed you Need
The next generation of Xperia raises the bar for smartphone performance thanks to the Qualcomm® Kryo™ 680 CPU enabling up to 25 percent higher performance and Qualcomm® Adreno™ 660 GPU delivering 35 percent faster graphic rendering than the previous generation.
Sleek Design with Functionality in Mind
Xperia 1 III is crafted to be robust. The Xperia 1 III combines high-quality materials with a bold and distinctive design. When paired with compatible Sony headphonesxxiv, users can easily access the Sony | Headphones Connect app using the new Side Sense menu for swift connectivity.
For detailed product information, please visit: https://electronics.sony.com/mobile/smartphone/all/p/xqbc62-b
Product videos on the new Xperia 1 III can be viewed HERE