Sony Xperia 1 III reviews by real users Sony Xperia 1 III

Big wow from this smartphone with impressive qualities: - Large screen of excellent quality despite a totally useless 4K definition - Very good sound quality - Power of the Snapdragon 888, both in games and in daily applications - Format 21: 9 rather practical to use - Photo capabilities with the 4 focal lengths - Sony utility to configure the Xperia in external screen mode via HDMI adapter (tested with my Sony Alpha 700) The 21:9 format screen is strange at first then afterwards we can't do without it: you can easily sweep with one hand and split in 2, it's also practical. The photo mode is good but nothing more in Auto mode. To take advantage of the capabilities of the Xperia, you have to switch to RAW mode (supported natively) and go through Lightroom: there it is mind-blowing. The quality becomes excellent, Sony software processing artefacts disappear (visible at 100% zoom) and give way to very detailed and flawless photos whatever the focal length used. Consequently, this Xperia is clearly intended for those who master the photo technique and who want a smartphone that can be used as a Reflex. Only the management of the PdF with mode 'A' is missing. I use it in Desktop mode: what a pleasure! External display supported up to 4K. With the SnapDragon 888, it's very comfortable to use, both for large web pages and for video editing. Side games, obviously it's great. Slightly overheats with Call Of Duty but not with others like Asphalt 9. Battery life is good, it lasts the day easily. The battery capacity is 4380mAh and is of the HV type (4.35V voltage) or 19Wh.The original OS takes up little space on the 256GB, some pre-installed applications that can be ignored. I equipped it with a Spigen case with a screen protector from the same brand. It seems essential to me given the price of the machine ... It does not seem fragile either but useless to tempt fate.