Hi, I'm back! Forgive me, I've been off-air for a bit as I've been under the weather but I'm playing catch up now! I think the Xperia 1 III has acquitted itself very well here against the S21 Ultra, including in the camera department. What do you think? Cheers, Tom
I do think there is a massive bias in the majority of the tech you tube community towards Samsung I seen this display myself yesterday for the first time the display does need to be seen to be believed
@James Agg - I think it's become very safe ground for tech UA-camrs to praise Samsung and equally safe for them to knock Sony. It's actually been quite rare for a tech reviewer to say these new Xperias are as good as they actually are... Things may change and I hope they do. I am the meantime I'll do what I can to get the truth out there! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Hi, I love your channel, you're a very honest guy with an unbiased approach. By the way, does the Sony Xperia 1 iii's 1300 peak brightness an overstatement?
I really like Sony's design minimalist, clean and classy... This display 4K uninterrupted no notch or punch holes and the stereo speaker sets outclassed other phones.
It still amazes me how other "reviewers" complain about the 21:9 screen yet they never, ever complain about other flagship phones that sit at 20:9 or 20.5:9. It's actually pretty laughable really. People who buy Samsung or Apple buy them more due to the marketing budgets those 2 have as opposed to whether the phone is actually something that fits their needs. In some ways it's a trust thing. If Sony put in a heavy marketing budget they'd sell far more phones. Especially if they fixed their stupid announcement/release date gap. It's my biggest gripe with Sony as they don't take advantage of any hype they may build up as the phone is almost forgotten by the time it launches.
I agree with you on all counts there. The next Xperia launch NEEDS to be done properly. And I have a few ideas on how Sony can improve matters with the next Xperia range which I'll share in a video very soon - and would love to hear ideas from folks such as yourself in the community here. Cheers, Tom 🙏
You are 100% right that SONY needs to fix this issue with the launch dates being so out of whack with actual availability. It's definitely costing them sales. However regarding the issue about advertising......and you are again right that their MASSIVE advertising budgets are a big part of how they sell so many phones...and while I would love for SONY to sell more Xperias I don't think there is much point in SONY pouring billions of USD into advertising smartphones at this late stage of the game. Tech products have at most a 20 year lifespan (for example portable tape cassettes ....Walkmans" were around about 20 years before being replaced by MP3 players), and smartphones are pretty much now in the final phase of their lifespan. You can see it in how generally flat smartphone sales have been for a while now. There is no longer any growth. And the tech companies know it. It's why Apple is investing billions into trying to develop augmented reality glasses. Because they need the next hot must have tech item to drive sales, and more importantly their stock price. Smartphones as a product are now such a commodity, long in the tooth, and the market is so saturated that they no longer drive growth. So if you dive into SONY's corporate reports, and dig into what they are doing you will notice stuff like the development of the Vision S electric ⚡ car 🚗 as well as an interior platform and eco system for EVs, A I, robots (SONY is developing a robot chef), and also augmented reality glasses. Basically you can see that SONY is allocating their money and resources towards the future tech that is on the horizon now with the clear goal of them wanting to catch the next big tech wave (EVs for sure). And from a strategic point of view this is the smart and right thing for SONY to be doing instead of pouring billions (because that's what it would take....Apple and Samsung spend way north of 11-12 billion USD on marketing annually) into a product that is now in its final phase. Unfortunately the smartphone battle was lost years ago with poor decisions and the wrong product. So there's no point in SONY focusing on that now. There are literally bigger fish to fry. *As to why SONY has kept Xperia going it's to keep the technology, know how, patents, and engineering talent. For example, the 5G, and wireless connected capabilities, and the lip reading software for calls and voice commands inside the car of the Vision S was all done by the Xperia team. So they keep Xperia going because it has value for their future plans. SONY is playing the long game here....
@@karo3529 of course not. It's Samsung. So then it's not a "weird" aspect ratio. Funny how the different brand name totally changes the aspect ratio being weird or "sooooo tall" etc...
Got both... Love both The Samsung all in all definitely gives you a bigger "WOW" effect but the Sony... I'm sure as an Xperia user/Sony fan you'll always stick with it. The overall experience when using these phones is just more "natural" on the Sony. BTW absolutely love how realistic shots look on the Sony... There seems to be no difference between what the screen shows and you can see with the naked eye...
Cheers Lukas, you've summed that up perfectly really. The Samsung definitely delivers massive amounts of wow factor and the Sony has a more subtle approach. They're both amazing and thank goodness we have a market broad enough to support such different flagships. The more choice the better! Cheers, Tom 🙏
This seems like an accurate analysis. I see both videos side by side and the image on the Samsung is just stunning with deeper blacks which gives that WOW factor. The still shots can certainly go to SONY but the video processing is handled much better on the Samsung. Would you agree?
@@tech_edit dude you comparing the wrong phones here , if you pick the ultra than the sony pro 1 was the phone to compare it with , KNOW YOUR DAMN PHONES , sony pro 1 would win
Loving this kind of review. Buying a flagship cell phone is all about finding what suit you. Every flagship phone is a good phone, it's customer's job to choose wisely.
Watched this on my 1 mark3 and i just love the pro mode when taking photos!! Im in control and decide what the output of the picture is going to be. The quality is awsome!
It's great fun, I agree. Nothing like it on a smartphone! I was out using the photo pro app the other night and bumped into another Sony fan who (unlike me) is a serious professional photographer! So we agreed to collaborate on a video, which we filmed last night. These kinds of encounters happen when you have a phone like the 1 III and you get out and use that pro mode! You meet like-minded people and it becomes addictive. Suddenly point and shoot devices, no matter how clever the AI etc, just don't give anything like this kind of experience! Cheers, Tom 🙏 Oh, the photographer I met is called Matt Keneally, check out his work on Instagram and you'll get an idea as to what we are collaborating on!
@@nickmotsarsky4382 so how many of you will utilize the 108mp sensor to take photo and post on social media? Numbers is not everything. Its always quality vs quantity. Now you look dumb.
I hope Sony notices your efforts and rewards you Tom! I love how you always try to show the positives and its different features rather than complaining about them unnecessarily...love your videos
You just passed my workplace. And took a bunch of photos of it. Feel honoured. Nice video btw. Loving my 1iii so far. Wf M3 is great too. They fit together well.
It's been fun taking pictures here in London again, connecting with my roots! Also been nice meeting some photographers here too!. There's a nice Collab coming up with Matt Keneally, who I met while photographing Harrods! So pleased you're happy with the 1 III. It's the best phone on sale in my opinion. Nothing else beats it. Cheers, Tom 🙏
You got it bang on !! Xperia devices have always focused on producing true to life images and videos. It`s surprising that people actually prefer the output of samsung, mostly because it looks more vivid and boosted which is far from the reality
Why would you want a picture not to enhance the memory? We see reality 24/7 and what's the point taking pics in the dark if they are going to come out dark. May as well use an old Nokia phone to get the same sort of night pic
It is what it is. If the majority of the average wants fake reality, then they get what they want. That is the reason why we are in this pandemic predicament.
Cancelled my preorder for the Xperia I Mark III and picked up a gently used Xperia 5 Mark II for just over $700 to replace my 3 year old Xperia XZ2 Premium. So far a great decision with surprising camera quality, display smoothness and battery life. I was afraid I would miss the 4K and wider screen but I honestly enjoy this experience more.
Hmmm, I was considering doing the same but with the XZ Premium. I'm so used to the 4K display, not sure how my eyes will react to the lower resolution of the 5 ii or the 5 iii.
Watching this on a Sony Xperia 1iii purple. I'm absolutely amazed.. I was Sceptical to the Xperia 5 camera at first, but I found it to make me a better photographer... And this 1iii is stunning on music, movies and pictures..
It's actually very weird, we have Sony stores down here in Australia - they sell all their stuff like Cameras, TVs, Headphones and even Walkmans. But no Xperia? lmao.
Welcome back! I'm loving my 1iii. I'm getting better battery life than my Note 20 Ultra. I'm also noticing the camera handles flare and ghosting much better. I'm impressed. It's not my Sony A7iii with a GMaster lens, but it's pretty good for a phone! That screen is a bit dim, though damn it is beautiful.
Agreed, it's a stunning display. Quite incredible really. Thanks for the kind words and very very happy to hear your so pleased with your 1 III. It's a stunning phone. Actually in my 'the verdict' video I will explain that it feels like a concept phone with that 4k 120Hz display... And it really does! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit You welcome . I say this becourse i have both of them and both are excellent phone but for to be honnest i use my new Xperia 1 iii as my dayly driver it is far more esay to handle . Hope to see some more of your awesome video in the near future .
Actually Sony should focus on sunlight legibility Instead of brightness. Brightness is already good enough. Today was a very bright sunny day and I had a chance to test out the legibility; it still need to improve although it did better than the Xperia 1II. I've been playing with AI Super Resolution too! 😆 Great video. Waiting for more xperia photography videos
You're right actually, that's a very good point - sunlight legibility and brightness are two different thing. I was out photographing Harrods at night using the pro app when I met an actual Pro photographer, using Sony gear - and last night we both shot a very interesting video on the capabilities of the 1 III's camera tech - you'll get a sneak peak of what we did by checking out his instagram: Matt Keneally is his name... Cheers, Tom
Currently I use and compare the Xperia1 with the Xperia1 iii 👊 the base is the same, but the new is better in all areas and looks, feels better. I love sony for this way☀️
It's great to hear you're back, Tom! I still think that the reason why Sony keeps using a mediocre front camera (since Xperia 1) from Samsung and not their own Exmor sensor like previous Xperia smartphones (i.e Xperia XZ3), is because of the thin bezels. A bigger sensor just can't fit in that thin bezel. Sony doesn't want to go with notch or punch hole solution for the sake of respecting the content, and for me I really like that approach. I am curious what Sony's next move to use a better front camera on its future flagship smartphones. It becomes the main issue with current Sony Xperia flagship smartphones even though it is not a big deal and people can always use the rear cameras to shoot selfies using Xperia's dedicated shutter button.
Cheers Pixel Shader - and that's a very good point you make there. That could well be the reason. If so, I'd take the interruption-free display too! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit I think they should have just increased the bezels by 1mm apiece. Oh well, selfies aren't really my bag, it would just be nice to have a better sensor.
r u sure 😂 then how can Samsung have a high quality front camera while in that thin punch hole setup on the other hand sony with the 2018 bezels can't have a front camera that can beat even the midrange devices of Samsung it is such a ripoff specially when you are paying 1400 dollars thumbs down for this device.
@@vishuvajpal2500 You probably have no idea that's the exact very reason why Samsung had to sacrifice a hole on the display to put a bigger sensor front camera without having to increase the bezels size. The camera you see from the outside is just the lense and the sensor is actually bigger than that. Even Samsung had to use a darker aperture (f2.2)to make the cutout small as much as possible. For instance, check Note 10+ teardown to have a clear idea about what's going on. Also, Samsung knows hole punch isn't an ideal solution and it is trying to find a different one. It's currently trying the under display camera solution on its other devices and they will definitely start using it on its flagship device when it gets better.
Nice one. 5 III so nearly got me. It's such good value - just wish the design had been squared off a bit to bring it into line with the 1 III - and I wish that matte finish was there too. I like the 5 III very much though as you'll see in the Verdict video on the 5 III in a few days. Cheers, Tom ✌️
Congratulations Sir! You are going to absolutely LOVE it! Sadly, Monday is the day I have to return mine... Luckily my personal 1 II is still superb. But wow, this 1 III really is the best phone on the planet right now in my humble opinion. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Cheers Usman, thanks mate. Both amazing phones and they compete extremely well albeit with different approaches etc. i just wish the Xperia got the recognition it deserves! Cheers, Tom 👍
Glad you're back. Dunno if I said this before but this channel gave me moments of relaxation while working through the beginning of this pandemic. 100% with you on the hole punch, can't stand it. Maybe it's the SOC that limits updates.
Cheers Neil. Doing those videos on the rooftops in Panama helped keep me sane during lockdown! Hopefully there'll be more rooftop content soon and some non-phone loaner devices from Sony soon too. Thanks for your support and comments here. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Tom, I've had my 1iii since 20th Aug, upgraded from Xperia 1. The overall quality of every aspect of the 1iii is incredible... The display is awesome, speed is insane and the camera is awesome. For me, the music is most important and using XM3 buds, the sound quality is best I've ever heard. Only annoyance is losing the Album app and having to use Google photos.
Totally agree with you on all counts there. Those missing Sony Xperia apps would be the icing on the cake in these new Xperias. Fingers crossed they make a return.. thanks so much for commenting. Cheers, Tom 🙏
I know your channel name is Sony365 and all, but you do seem heavily biased towards Sony even when the competition is the clear winner. For example, in the video section where you recorded the London street view you neglected to mention how the Sony completely blows out street lights and shop lights and makes the rest of the image look grey, whereas on the Samsung the highlights are toned down and isn't lens flare city like with the Sony. Also I bought the Xperia 1 ii about a month ago and have been daily driving it since and tbh, I'm not that impressed with some of the daily driving features that aren't there on the Sony but were present on my previous Samsung Note 8, but yet NOBODY is talking about them. Things like the vibration strength and lack of adjustability for the vibration strength or the fact you can't adjust the torch brightness on the Sony compared to the Samsung and I really want to know how the 1 iii compares in these areas. Glad you brought up the brightness issue, that was another one of my quality of life issues with the Sony too. Still though I would love to see more quality of life talking points on phones rather than just the specs - things like the fingerprint reader (Sony's FR is waay too senstive and often I pull out my phone from my pocket and already fingerprints have been disabled due to too many attempts), gesture implementation and adjustability, volume/clarity/adjustability of audio when listening through earphones, adjustability of the Always On Display (The AOD on the Sony has adaptive brightness which you can't turn off and is always rediculously bright at night), the fact that you can't always crop/zoom on certain apps to fill the 21:9 ratio when viewing 16:9 content (for example Funimation and Crunchyroll). I just really want to know whether these things have changed from the 1 ii to the 1 iii.
Been using the Xperia 1 III for a week now. Love this phone so far but there's a few things that bothers me. This is coming from me who had been using the Honor View 20 since launch about 2 years+. 1. Heat due to the Snapdragon 888 chipset 2. Battery life 3. Charging speed (I got used to the supercharging that most Chinese phones have)
Glad to see you back making vidoes. Hopefully we can look forward to a lot more soon. As well as hopefully some reviews of a more diverse range of SONY products. I also wanted to ask if you have considered doing a SONY podcast Tom? Seems like it could be a great way to expand the channel and get some more long form discussion on various topics as well as interesting guests. I recently saw a very cool series of podcasts where some running channels were invited to Asics headquarters to do sit down talks with some of the key people at the company as well as they took online questions from people (they streamed the talks live). I thought what a great format, and how incredible it would be if you could get key SONY personal to sit down for these types of talks?
You're 100% right - and between you and me I'll be expecting to announce exactly that on November 16th! You heard it hear first! For now I'm keeping it under wraps while we sort out studios etc. As ever, really value your comments and contribution here in the sony365 community! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Just got my Xperia 1 iii a couple days ago. It's a beautiful phone. The feel is very unique and I honestly hate putting it into a case. The phone ran warm the first day or two but has seemed to settled down. I have yet to really try the cameras but I am enjoying everything else about the phone. I'm glad I made the switch from the S21 ultra.
More rumors, the Pixel 6/6 Pro looks like a launch on October 19, with pre-orders and shipping on October 28 in the US and possibly the same dates in the Eurozone, Japan and UK. This is according to Jon Prosser with the 6 Pro going north of $1,000 USD. This makes the Xperia 1 III even more attractive. Thanks Tom for all the great videos.
Cheers Dean - very interesting how the Pixel news is shaping up there. Not too long after the new Pixel phones are out will be some fantastic Black Friday Xperia deals I expect, too... Tom 🙏
Nice video. I currently own the xperia 1 ii for a while now. But finding it hard to upgrade to the 1 iii because of the mediocre auto modes in the camera. I currently own the S21 ultra & I'm completely impressed with the phone overall. I used it as my camera at My cousins wedding & it definitely outdid every other phone camera at the wedding to the point where my cousin only asked for the photos & vidoes from my S21 ultra after the wedding. You'd never get that excellent point & shoot response & results from the 1 iii. & At that wedding, alot of the shots required quick point & shoot photos, no time to switch to manual & dialing settings. I think I'll skip the 1iii & wait for the 1 iv. I know it's a good phone overall with some unique features, that 4k HDR display, the stereo sound etc.... But I'm just enjoying the S21 ultra.
Cheers Andrew, thanks for your comment here. There's no doubt about it, the S21 Ultra is an amazing device and I totally understand how popular the results must've been from it at the wedding. It certainly is a point and shoot beast! And definitely, I think you're right about the 1 IV too. I'm on the 1 II right now (all loaner devices for this year have gone back to Sony *sigh*) and I decided to wait it out too. Cheers, Tom 🙏
My Note 9 only got 1 OS update i believe. Since Samsung dropped the ball for us Note users and took away the 3.5 and placed a big black head at the top of the screen, SONY is a great option.
Hi, I really appreciated this video and think it is well done! However, something I wanted to note is that placing video footage from Samsung on the right after having Sony on the right for all content previous to that felt a little inconsistent and gave me the wrong impression until I read the labels. Thanks again for the great comparison!
Good point, that would have been done in error. Apologies! The next video in going to edit myself - and it could go downhill - fingers crossed I'll get away with it! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Jumped the gun and bought the purple one. Loving it so far. Just two issues for me. 1) The selfie camera is not great - usable, but not great. You are absolutely right when you say that at this price point, it is a disappointment. 2) The phone gets ridiculously hot! Although, with the new update and a rugged spigen case, it is okay now. Other than these two, it is a fantastic device to hold and use. The basic camera is rubbish, but on auto, it's good. So even if you are not familiar with the camera, you can just leave it on auto. It is weird that the camera moves back to basic mode when you leave and go back though. The screen is superb. Personally, I have not had an issue outdoors, but then again, the weather here in London is gloomy with spots of sunshine. Oh, and the location of the fingerprint scanner/power button is a bit annoying as I grip it when I place the phone in my pocket - so sometimes it unlocks the phone. Tldr fantastic phone. Ps. Hope you get well soon and return to the rooftop!
The app going back into Basic everytime is annoying to be fair. And yep, it gets hot although still not managed to force a shutdown though. Thanks for the kind words. I promise I'll be on a proper rooftop before long! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Ah, great review! One of the few that I'd actually call a review, you simply explained the differences and presented the facts, with some tasteful personal opinions sprinkled in, as it should be! I've gone crazy looking at the reviews of these two phones. 95 percent of all techtubers CLEARLY prefer the s21 because of its mass appeal, and while they're not necessarily wrong, I just hate how they are so obviously biased. The features the Sony represents used to cater to enthusiasts, and letting other brands getting away with removing many features many of us came to love, is just biased and wrong. It should still be mentioned, even if you sound like a broken record. This all being said, I went with the ultra, just placed an order. It just ticked a few boxes that I personally prefer, but I'd be happy with either phone. The Sony represents a dying breed of phone. Next time, ill probably go Sony if they keep this up! Subscribed, very nice review, gives me hope for techtubers. Keep up the good work!
I got my Xperia 1 III a couple days ago and it has generally been a great experience so far. Only real issue I've had is the fingerprint sensor isn't as consistent as I was hoping for. The Xperia's sensor is a bit smaller (at least width-wise) so I have more failed attempts than my previous phone which had a circular sensor. edit: 3 years support? I swear I heard it was only 1 year somewhere. if that is true I am pleasantly surprised haha
I think maybe you should try this : when registering your fingerprint, touch the sensor with your finger in different positions - sometimes awkward ones - until it reaches 100%. I do that with my Galaxy S9 and a Galaxy A42 5G and I believe this gives more « variety » for the software to recognise and so the accuracy is better.
@@clavierpixelkey650 thanks for the suggestion. I've registered them multiple times and that worked fine for my last phone. I am just going to have to register it multiple times until I get the right set of registrations. unfortunately I don't see an option to build on top of the already-scanned fingerprints, you have to delete the old fingerprint and re-scan if you want the fingerprint improved.
Hi Tom! Sorry if my question sounds daft as you've probably explained it all. I've watched both this and the 1 II vs. I III video as I'm considering between all three (1 II, 1 III, and S21 Ultra), and I still can't make up my mind. I'm thinking of the 1 II because of the price, the 1 III because it's the newest, and the S21 Ultra because it's a balance of price and how new it is. So, between the three, which would you ultimately choose?
It's a tough choice, definitely not a daft question at all. My gut feeling is that you'll be best served with a super deal on the 1 II. That's the phone that I'm going to be keeping hold of for quite a while longer I'd say. It's still an incredible device and coming back to it after the 1 III isn't all that bad ;) The trick is to get the best deal possible. In my buyers guide video coming soon I'll ask everyone to comment on the best deals they've found. Hopefully we will find some cracking deals out there. Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit Thank you for the reply Tom! I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max as my main phone currently, which works great, but I've been looking to add a second, camera-focused smartphone for three reasons; 1.) To replace my Canon DSLR when on holidays (I'm not as active taking photos now as I was when I first got it, and lugging the DSLR around + all the equipment I have is pretty cumbersome). 2.) To do some vlogging. 3.) And also as an additional video camera for the car videos I make (I already have a Sony RX100M2 for this). I do have a soft spot for Sony phones as my first ever smartphone was a Sony Ericsson P1i, my first Android device was a Sony Xperia T, and I briefly had an XZ Premium towards the end of 2017. That's why I'm leaning towards either one of the Sony pair but I've also added the Samsung in for a bit of a comparison so to speak. With your recommendation, I might very well settle for the 1 II and enjoy a Sony phone once again! The deal I found on Sony Malaysia's website is RM4,199 (£727.17) for the 1 II, which includes a free screen protector, a case, a "Sony Store Premium Set" (whatever that means), an RM200 (£34.64) JD Sports gift card, and an RM300 (£51.95) Touch 'n Go card (this is for toll roads/parking/e-wallet in Malaysia). The only downside here is that the only colour available is white. Again, thank you for the reply and stay safe!
Cheers Raghu thanks mate! Very much appreciated. Love both of these phones but there's no question about which one is easiest to live with. Xperia 1 III really is a winner. Cheers, Tom 👍
I have had the purple Xperia 1 III about two weeks now. I really love it. Althou I have had a strange problem with the camera. I shoot JPG+RAW and some RAW photos are corrupted, weird cut lines in middle of the photo and it looks like the photo is tearing up, like playing pc games without vsync. The JPG is fine but some RAW photos are unusable. It is only happening like 1 in 200 photos. Can you test this too is it software issue of this first release or do I have some hardware issue. It is XQ-BC52 61.0.A.11.23
Great video , I'll be picking it up from my Sony Xperia 1 Mach 1 , about the camera it's always been understood Sony camera is good but only for those who delve into it more as someone who doesn't know much/anything about the camera side it was always saddening thing having other people take the photos because they simply looked way better on their phone rather mine, saying that I would absolutely love to learn if you could make a tutorial of some sort ?? Either way keep up the great content glad to hear you're getting better. Gratitude from Manchester
Thanks for the comment! Maybe you have your new 1 III by now? I was hoping to do a street photography tutorial with the 1 III and one of London's top street photographers - but I had to return my sample 1 III. But... I'm going to try and get it back for one day, to arrange that - and soon! Cheers, Tom ✌️
My girlfriend has the s21 ultra and I just got my xperia 1 mk iii. I can say for sure that I absolutely love my mkiii way more. The screen just looks better. The camera is honestly better in my opinion. Here is a story: I was with my gf and we were buying clothes for her brother. We sent a picture with the s21 ultra and the color was so off on a pink we couldn't communicate what it actually looked like in person. Everything on the xperia is just more professional, more realistic, and better quality. Also, there is a headphone jack.
I love to read comments like this - not least because it means I'm not going mad! Two extremely religious commenters have written some really hateful stuff to me recently - even threatening me with eternal hell and damnation for preferring the Sony way of doing things! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Welcome back. Xperia 1iii purple Sony photos always been realistic which I love. Sony music playback with a headphone jack is a brilliant mobile music player. Being a audiophile the audio quality is very important for me. Sony lack of bloatwear compatibility with the playstation. Sony flagship phones are very underated.
Hey Tom, you really need to find s new roof to do reviews. It was really different than others. But maybe there is regulations that don't support roof reviews.. Lol
They certainly do have a lot more regulations here! And it's so cold and windy too... But I will definitely be back on a rooftop soon... Somewhere.. hahaha. I'm not keen on filming in my temporary room in London and exploring better options! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Tom, thanks for the video. Hope you feeling much better. This is a very informative, verses look at both phones. It would be great to have the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro out, to compare. The Xperia 1 III holds its own very well. I would love to hear and see more from Sony, to defend its phone. Great to see Leah, again. As far as brightness, is there anything the consumer can do? It would be great to see at least 4 years of updates. Today, I am down to the Xperia 1 III, or wait for the Pixel 6 Pro. Take Care. Cheers.
Thanks so much Dean. I very much hope I'll be able to get a 6/6 Pro... Not sure how I'll be able to do that - but I would love to.. I'd definitely recommend waiting until the new Pixels are out. I live Pixel devices but there's often been one thing that just puts me off. Hopefully this time Google has nailed it. If they have, you'll have a very tough decision to make!! Cheers, Tom
@@tech_edit Tom, thank you for your reply. In the US, Sony is running their special for those who pre-order until 24 September, which makes it very attractive to order now. As of today, The 6/6 Pro will not be on sale much before 1 October, at best. I do have the 5 as my second driver, so we should have at least two or three years of firmware and updates with that. The price will be a wash, more than likely, and who knows if Google is really going to give 5-6 years of firmware and updates. Thanks for your great work and love of Sony products.
As much as I hate to say it, Samsung was the clear winner for me in the video comparison. The Xperia just can't seem to handle the bright lights at night, resulting in everything looking soft and foggy. The Samsung did a much better job of keeping everything crisp and clear. That was pretty disappointing for me, because I really wanted to like the Xperia.
I'm listening to him call the S21 Ultra clunky, big and heavy, while holding an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Probably the most uncomfortable phone I've ever held lol. My wrist and hands sigh whenever I put my iPhone 12 Pro Max down. Great video. It's hard to contest either of these phones, when it comes to how great they are.
Cheers Dante, thanks for commenting here. iPhone 12 Pro Max is huge. I respect anyone who can live with one for a couple of years or more and not find it too big/heavy! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Had this phone for just over a week now (coming from the Xperia1) and it is a very nice jump, the feel of the phone is just so amazing I don't want to put it down, the soft finish they used on the back is great. The screen is definitely brighter. The speakers are louder, clearer and more bass. The cameras are fantastic, take great pictures and so clear and crisp. The only gripe I have is the manual control isn't as manual as the Xperia 1. You can't change the ISO, shutter speed and exposure all together, I find each mode only lets you change 2 out of the 3. Other than that the phone is just perfect for a Sony fan
Really happy to hear you're enjoying the phone. True, some aspects of the pro modes have improved but not all. I think Sony is still working out the best way of presenting everything. It's a bit more streamlined on the 1 III (less apps overall for a start) but not perfect yet. Getting there though.. hopefully! Very enjoyable tech nonetheless. More on that in my next video. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Received Sony I Mark iii, and loving the smaller width than my Note 10+. Sound and video are great, and the Camera " Sony Alpha Architecture" mode and features are my reasons (including dedicated shutter button and external memory/dual sim) for this phone vs. not getting a new Samsung. Still like my Note 10+ and the Stylus, but for photos the Sony is amazing.
Great to see you back and I love those footage of London Streets as I have nice memories when I visited there. Again a balanced review of two biggest flagships. My heart goes to #SonyXperia #Xperia1iii because of its slick design and not being so bulky like #Samsung 😎
Cheers Raj - great to see you in the comments again mate. It has been nice to be back in London. Not a bad place at all! Although it has been tough readjusting to the fairly crap weather after being in the tropics for so long! Cheers :) Tom ✌️ Hope you are very well.
a great comparison, I've had my eyes on the sony 1 mark 3 for a while now and have been waiting for UK release. but now I am in two minds between the sony and the pixel 6 pro when that releases, would you consider comparing the 1 mark 3 vs the Pixel 6 pro in a future video ? many thank and keep up the honest reviews.
Heya Richard - if I can persuade someone to loan me a 6 or 6 Pro, I'll definitely do a comparison! That's gonna be a tough choice for a lot of folks here I would say. I've always liked Pixel phones, personally. Cheers, Tom 🙏
I really wanted this phone, but a few reasons why I didn't are 1) the screen in bright sunlight makes the phone difficult to use 2) I've heard that the actual call quality is hit and miss 3) The battery life... For everything else, I would take the Sony, especially for the headphone jack & expandable storage, but the three reasons I mentioned before are deal-breakers I'm sad to say
Screen brightness is a thing, but battery life is still a day, no worries for me. And re call quality, it's actually better than my 1 II, which I never noticed or thought about! Maybe the US UA-camrs who complained about that had pre-production software? Cheers, Tom 🙏
Welcome back, Tom. This is a fair comparison, and I hope you make more detailed comparison videos and also try to include the iPhone 12 pro max if you can. I actually preordered the mark III and waiting for its arrival on an unknown date as it's backordered :(. However, I gotta say, this is truly an embarrassing marketing strategy. The phone got announced in April, was available in Russia and China in June I think, preorder for the rest of the world began in July, Europe received it in August, most of North America got postponed till September and October. I mean, what is this?? They are killing the hype, removing catchy videos that were working like magnets pulling potential buyers like the "prelude announcement", not addressing, explaining, or apologizing for the obvious chaos "the delay" to show respect to their loyal fans and buyers... I really hope this stops starting from the next generation.
I've been using the Huawei P30 Pro for the last 3 years. As a Photographer and Videographer' I've been very happy with it so far. Now I Googled for best Camera phones, I checked 4-5 websites, none of them had the Xperia in the Tops. This Video made me go for the Xperia so far. More invastigation is needed though. Thank you for this.
Thanks so much mate. Actually, if Sony were to offer me any kind of role in design there I'd take it in a heartbeat! In the meantime, this channel will keep me busy enough ;) Cheers, Tom 🙏
got S21 Ultra on February , never been happier with any phone , the combination of screen , speaker , camera , battery and haptics are just second to non ...no other phone combines all of that in that perfection degree
i got mine! so far loving it. i do need to learn on how to properly use the cinema pro, do love the camera pro for taking picture. im far from a pro photographer however like the control i have on the settings and how natural the pics came out. the biggest feature i really missed from my old samsung phone is Samsung Pay, for years all i need when i go out is my ID and my phone. had to go back doing shopping the old way. lol. sadly here in malaysia, google play is not available..
Wow, I didn't know Google Pay wasn't available in Malaysia. That's a surprise. Is it scheduled to arrive there I wonder? I'm intrigued now.. but yes, you can watch alpha/mirrorless camera tutorials and apply that knowledge to your 1 III, and before you know it you'll be hooked. It's a great feeling to create something amazing using the pro apps. Especially when you shoot raw and edit to perfection in post! Enjoy! Cheers, Tom 🙏
I'm due an upgrade and have been a Sony man but more recently LG v series because of the pro modes but alas LG is no more in terms of mobile so have been looking at the 1,iii and this is the first video that has told it in a true perspective so much appreciated ,I'm also a reviewer but not tech so I'm wanting a phone / camera for YT/ insta and think thisll fit the bill, awesome review my friend 🙏
The audio features and the hires codecs the Sony supports is next level. No one talks about them but for audiophiles wired or wireless the quality is next level . LG was the other but they are gone so Sony is the last man standing now.
Hi Tom, Fantastic comparison between the 2 phones. I took the gamble and changed my S21U for the Xperia 1iii. I must be totally honest, I don't regret changing. Many people would think I am crazy changing. The reason why I think the Xperia wins, when you are taking a picture when using the Xperia, the pictures look more true to life, with the Samsung S21U the pictures seem to be over saturated. Also, with the Xperia, it comes with expandable memory, headphone jack, true front facing stereo speakers, and a 30 watt changing brick out of the box. I personally think Samsung wins in their camera 100 X zoom technology, but, I don't think everyone takes pictures of the moon every day. You can truly say that the camera never lies on the Xperia 1iii.
Best comment David - thanks so much for adding that. It's great to hear from folks such as yourself who have taken the leap from an S21 Ultra. First and foremost I'm thrilled to hear you are happy with your decision. For what it's worth I think your reasoning is spot on - o completely agree. And although the S21 Ultra is a tour de force - the subtle magic of the Xperia nails it for me too! Cheers, Tom 🙏
One of the first comments on this video I noticed mentioning pluses of the s21u rather than fanboying over the Sony phone. Both are great seems everyone trying to beat the s21u 😂
Hello, Sony I have some suggestion, 5 points 1. SONY must have a morning recognition feature when it meets light 2. you have to improve your selfie camera (rom xperia xz2 until xperia 1 iii) 3. change adapter, your adapter is very slow, please improve 4. Screen brightness is not bright and clear when outdoors, please improve 5. music audio and video audio is not loud, please improve Please improve 'all above'
damn, i finally ordered an s21 ultra but as soon as i opened the box i noticed that the back felt like garbage... as soon as my nail hit it, it sounded like VERY cheap plastic and the phone felt incredibly hollow. can you tell me if this is also the case on your unit ?
Thanks George - I hope you're well. By the way, I think I owe you an apology... Did you ask me once I'd there was Mick Jagger on that NME cover in one of the videos a while back? I didn't realise, but both Jagger and Bowie were on there I think. So you were right and I was wrong! Anyway, I've been meaning to say that for ages! I'm going back to my 1 II from tomorrow onwards and although it's definitely a downgrade from the loaner 1 III, it's not too much of a downgrade fortunately. Can't afford a yearly upgrade, but I'll certainly be laying close attention to the 1 IV rumours! Yeah it's going to have to be a 4K FF camera next time around! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit I don't remember asking you that Tom sorry, I do remember asking you for a link for a Xperias shoot raw t shirt? Otherwise no worries aha. I've been saving since mark 2 release, but with the pandemic decided to postpone to next year's model I really hope Sony release the phone earlier though April time!
Ahhh ok hahaha cheers George. It has been bothering me for ages the situation with the Mick Jagger thing. And I thought I was your good self, apologies. Did that link ever work out for you? Actually I'm going to be taking down the t-shirt store soon. Got some new designs and I'm not sure of we should use teespring or.... something else. Some folks here were charged a lot by teespring for shipping etc, which I don't like!
Great video! I really like the Xperia 1 iii... especially in Purple.. but where's the best place to order from ? for me it's a huge upgrade from my ailing Blackberry Priv
Head to the 'where to buy' button on the Sony UK Xperia 1 III page and you'll have some good options there. Make sure you get the free headphones - but beware, it seems they're selling out left right and centre! I had a Priv once. Very cool phones although mine creaked like crazy! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit you’re a star 🌟, ordered now. I changed the cable for the Priv and it now works better but it’s very slow and my sim is 5G anyway. I found that beats studio charging cable works on it. I’ve got the Sony A1 and the A9 ii for my photography along with Nikon D5 and D850 Now I will have different headphones for each day of the week. WF1000XM3, Beats studio buds, Beats Studio 3, Bose qc35, Bose Qc earbuds, Bose Sportbuds, Dali IO6. So far my favs for pure listening are the Dali. 🙏 Thanks, Jonathan
@@tech_edit Hey dude !! I've got it now, but in black and is AMAZING.. love the manual mode on the camera... still getting used to Android 11, a mate of mine has the ii so has been able to tell me tricks about the apgrade from the version the Priv had. AND I got the XM3s free with it..... to me the Samsung camera bump looks like a fat arse ! .. Ive gone and got a really fast external card so I'm 768gb compared to my 512gb. iPhone 12 pro max
That's fantastic news, congratulations! You're going to have a lot of fun. You've picked a winner. You have the only phone out there that I'd trade my 1 II for! Enjoy. Cheers, Tom 🙏
I'm still using the first Xperia 1 (mark I??). I was tempted to upgrade to this mark III for better camera and 5G. But the mediocre front camera at this price point kind of puts me off and makes me wonder if I should wait another year 🤔 but the question is whether Sony will ever improve its front camera.
Yeah, wait one more year - I'd bet my bottom dollar that Sony will give us a decent FF camera next year with 4K. They've taken too much flak for this current set up to repeat it again in my opinion. Cheers, Tom 🙏
I hope this video have watched by many techtubers. Especially, SuperSaf, Marqees Brownie, Mrwhosetheboss and many more who always has unfair reviews about Xperia. Your video is the most honest review I've watched so far.
That's kind of you to say and I'm extremely grateful for your comment. I'm very happy we have good people such as yourself in the sony365 community here. Thanks again for commenting. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Hi Tom, for me, Samsung is respectable and could really rival iPhone. What I hate about Samsung is their dissing of iPhone then follow suit. In terms of camera, I think Sony is on par with any other flagship and I agree with you that it's just down to the principles. The Sony gives us more every year and I really think their on the right track, just a bit more fine tuning and minor improvements.
You're absolutely right about Samsung, always dissing Apple straight before the copy them. That is very cringe to be fair. Great to see you here in the comments mate and I hope all is well with you. Cheers, Tom ✌️
Good question. I'd love to know what the brightness levels actually are for the 1 III but Sony doesn't disclose that information. I'd say somewhere between where the 1 III is now and the S21 Ultra would keep everybody happy. Doesn't need to be as bright as the S21 ultra though. Cheers, Tom 🙏
can you please do xperia5 II vs III and which one to buy if you have neither? (i mean not about upgrading from II to III) .... sometimes, when you have them.
Yes! I second this idea. I am planning to get either the 5ii or 5iii in the near future, and would love to see if the 5iii is worth the extra money, since 5ii is already receiving quite the discount at the time of my writing this comment. Looking forward to the buyers guide video Tom! Cheers :)
XZ Premium still using 👍 Last phones from Sony i used 8:00 Xperia L & C5 ultra after that Sony didn't Launched in India there phones.🥺 beautiful lady😍😍.samsung is fantastic videos & photography.fantastic channel.👍👍 1:08
It gets hot but has never overheated or shut down. Last night it was on for 3 hours non-stop during a photoshoot - no problem at all. Same with gaming - but it does get hot. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Love Sony phones. If they can just give better batteries for the screen demand and up their game in the camera basic mode they can really pick up more sales in that alone.
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Hi, I'm back! Forgive me, I've been off-air for a bit as I've been under the weather but I'm playing catch up now! I think the Xperia 1 III has acquitted itself very well here against the S21 Ultra, including in the camera department. What do you think? Cheers, Tom
I do think there is a massive bias in the majority of the tech you tube community towards Samsung I seen this display myself yesterday for the first time the display does need to be seen to be believed
Welcome back bro...
@James Agg - I think it's become very safe ground for tech UA-camrs to praise Samsung and equally safe for them to knock Sony. It's actually been quite rare for a tech reviewer to say these new Xperias are as good as they actually are... Things may change and I hope they do. I am the meantime I'll do what I can to get the truth out there! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@dejan thanks mate
Hi, I love your channel, you're a very honest guy with an unbiased approach. By the way, does the Sony Xperia 1 iii's 1300 peak brightness an overstatement?
I really like Sony's design minimalist, clean and classy... This display 4K uninterrupted no notch or punch holes and the stereo speaker sets outclassed other phones.
It still amazes me how other "reviewers" complain about the 21:9 screen yet they never, ever complain about other flagship phones that sit at 20:9 or 20.5:9. It's actually pretty laughable really.
People who buy Samsung or Apple buy them more due to the marketing budgets those 2 have as opposed to whether the phone is actually something that fits their needs. In some ways it's a trust thing. If Sony put in a heavy marketing budget they'd sell far more phones. Especially if they fixed their stupid announcement/release date gap. It's my biggest gripe with Sony as they don't take advantage of any hype they may build up as the phone is almost forgotten by the time it launches.
I agree with you on all counts there. The next Xperia launch NEEDS to be done properly. And I have a few ideas on how Sony can improve matters with the next Xperia range which I'll share in a video very soon - and would love to hear ideas from folks such as yourself in the community here. Cheers, Tom 🙏
You are 100% right that SONY needs to fix this issue with the launch dates being so out of whack with actual availability. It's definitely costing them sales. However regarding the issue about advertising......and you are again right that their MASSIVE advertising budgets are a big part of how they sell so many phones...and while I would love for SONY to sell more Xperias I don't think there is much point in SONY pouring billions of USD into advertising smartphones at this late stage of the game.
Tech products have at most a 20 year lifespan (for example portable tape cassettes ....Walkmans" were around about 20 years before being replaced by MP3 players), and smartphones are pretty much now in the final phase of their lifespan. You can see it in how generally flat smartphone sales have been for a while now. There is no longer any growth. And the tech companies know it. It's why Apple is investing billions into trying to develop augmented reality glasses. Because they need the next hot must have tech item to drive sales, and more importantly their stock price. Smartphones as a product are now such a commodity, long in the tooth, and the market is so saturated that they no longer drive growth.
So if you dive into SONY's corporate reports, and dig into what they are doing you will notice stuff like the development of the Vision S electric ⚡ car 🚗 as well as an interior platform and eco system for EVs, A I, robots (SONY is developing a robot chef), and also augmented reality glasses. Basically you can see that SONY is allocating their money and resources towards the future tech that is on the horizon now with the clear goal of them wanting to catch the next big tech wave (EVs for sure). And from a strategic point of view this is the smart and right thing for SONY to be doing instead of pouring billions (because that's what it would take....Apple and Samsung spend way north of 11-12 billion USD on marketing annually) into a product that is now in its final phase. Unfortunately the smartphone battle was lost years ago with poor decisions and the wrong product. So there's no point in SONY focusing on that now. There are literally bigger fish to fry.
*As to why SONY has kept Xperia going it's to keep the technology, know how, patents, and engineering talent. For example, the 5G, and wireless connected capabilities, and the lip reading software for calls and voice commands inside the car of the Vision S was all done by the Xperia team. So they keep Xperia going because it has value for their future plans. SONY is playing the long game here....
Galaxy Z flip 3 is 22:9 but no complaints made when it is open.
@@karo3529 of course not. It's Samsung. So then it's not a "weird" aspect ratio. Funny how the different brand name totally changes the aspect ratio being weird or "sooooo tall" etc...
Coz Sony don't advertise there product but there phone is a top notch
I hope the good guys at Sony watches and acknowledge your appreciation towards their products,especially the Xperia line ups.
Cheers Jesse, thanks mate. I hope so too! ✌️Tom
Got both... Love both
The Samsung all in all definitely gives you a bigger "WOW" effect but the Sony... I'm sure as an Xperia user/Sony fan you'll always stick with it. The overall experience when using these phones is just more "natural" on the Sony. BTW absolutely love how realistic shots look on the Sony... There seems to be no difference between what the screen shows and you can see with the naked eye...
Cheers Lukas, you've summed that up perfectly really. The Samsung definitely delivers massive amounts of wow factor and the Sony has a more subtle approach. They're both amazing and thank goodness we have a market broad enough to support such different flagships. The more choice the better! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Forgot to mention that I noticed how much better the Sony deals with noise and sharpness in darker areas of a photo (at daylight).
This seems like an accurate analysis. I see both videos side by side and the image on the Samsung is just stunning with deeper blacks which gives that WOW factor. The still shots can certainly go to SONY but the video processing is handled much better on the Samsung. Would you agree?
you dont need both, just send me the sony
@@tech_edit dude you comparing the wrong phones here , if you pick the ultra than the sony pro 1 was the phone to compare it with , KNOW YOUR DAMN PHONES , sony pro 1 would win
Loving this kind of review.
Buying a flagship cell phone is all about finding what suit you.
Every flagship phone is a good phone, it's customer's job to choose wisely.
Thanks so much for your comment. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Watched this on my Xperia I III. Awesome vid! Please make the vid in 21:9 aspect ratio next time!
We will be moving towards a more suitable aspect ratio once I'm in the new studio! Good shout. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Watched this on my 1 mark3 and i just love the pro mode when taking photos!! Im in control and decide what the output of the picture is going to be. The quality is awsome!
It's great fun, I agree. Nothing like it on a smartphone! I was out using the photo pro app the other night and bumped into another Sony fan who (unlike me) is a serious professional photographer! So we agreed to collaborate on a video, which we filmed last night. These kinds of encounters happen when you have a phone like the 1 III and you get out and use that pro mode! You meet like-minded people and it becomes addictive. Suddenly point and shoot devices, no matter how clever the AI etc, just don't give anything like this kind of experience! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Oh, the photographer I met is called Matt Keneally, check out his work on Instagram and you'll get an idea as to what we are collaborating on!
Front camera is garbage tho
@@AxtroGG of course. Its a Samsung sensor.. But rumor that xperia 1IV will use all Sony sensors.
@@bloodytoad2010 Dumb comment. Samsung's 108mp sensor in the S21 is fantastic, so obviously they can make a good sensor.
@@nickmotsarsky4382 so how many of you will utilize the 108mp sensor to take photo and post on social media? Numbers is not everything. Its always quality vs quantity. Now you look dumb.
I hope Sony notices your efforts and rewards you Tom! I love how you always try to show the positives and its different features rather than complaining about them unnecessarily...love your videos
Cheers Bhoomi, thanks so much. Comments like yours really make this worthwhile- thanks for being part of the sony365 community! Cheers, Tom 🙏
You just passed my workplace. And took a bunch of photos of it. Feel honoured. Nice video btw. Loving my 1iii so far. Wf M3 is great too. They fit together well.
It's been fun taking pictures here in London again, connecting with my roots! Also been nice meeting some photographers here too!. There's a nice Collab coming up with Matt Keneally, who I met while photographing Harrods! So pleased you're happy with the 1 III. It's the best phone on sale in my opinion. Nothing else beats it. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Looking forward to more rooftop reviews, they totally stand out.
It's gonna happen! Thanks for commenting, and for your feedback! Cheers, Tom 👍
You got it bang on !! Xperia devices have always focused on producing true to life images and videos. It`s surprising that people actually prefer the output of samsung, mostly because it looks more vivid and boosted which is far from the reality
Why would you want a picture not to enhance the memory? We see reality 24/7 and what's the point taking pics in the dark if they are going to come out dark. May as well use an old Nokia phone to get the same sort of night pic
Surprising?! Man, we live in an era of social media. How can the fact that people prefer beautified stuff over reality surprise you?!!
It is what it is. If the majority of the average wants fake reality, then they get what they want. That is the reason why we are in this pandemic predicament.
because people live in a lie themselves, so imagine they want a real picture or video
Tvs are the same. So many people use vivid settings when it makes images much cooler and blue rather than movie mode which make sit more accurate
Cancelled my preorder for the Xperia I Mark III and picked up a gently used Xperia 5 Mark II for just over $700 to replace my 3 year old Xperia XZ2 Premium. So far a great decision with surprising camera quality, display smoothness and battery life. I was afraid I would miss the 4K and wider screen but I honestly enjoy this experience more.
True, I would say Sony improves in their own way instead of the trend, so owning the next Sony phone should be in 4-5 years?
Hmmm, I was considering doing the same but with the XZ Premium. I'm so used to the 4K display, not sure how my eyes will react to the lower resolution of the 5 ii or the 5 iii.
I'm getting 1 iii on sale now, for $799
Watching this on a Sony Xperia 1iii purple. I'm absolutely amazed.. I was Sceptical to the Xperia 5 camera at first, but I found it to make me a better photographer... And this 1iii is stunning on music, movies and pictures..
It's actually very weird, we have Sony stores down here in Australia - they sell all their stuff like Cameras, TVs, Headphones and even Walkmans. But no Xperia? lmao.
Because Sony electronics and Sony mobile is kind of a different division
Same in Nz. If you call the Xperia department they will tell you why
@@fgpt4828 why ?!
@@ameraziz7951 because
I've seen Xperia in UK stores but that was a while ago, unsure if still so!?
Nice to see you back! I love how much efforts you make to show all this amazing products from Sony! Great!
Cheers Claudiu, thanks mate! Tom ✌️
Welcome back! I'm loving my 1iii. I'm getting better battery life than my Note 20 Ultra. I'm also noticing the camera handles flare and ghosting much better. I'm impressed. It's not my Sony A7iii with a GMaster lens, but it's pretty good for a phone! That screen is a bit dim, though damn it is beautiful.
Agreed, it's a stunning display. Quite incredible really. Thanks for the kind words and very very happy to hear your so pleased with your 1 III. It's a stunning phone. Actually in my 'the verdict' video I will explain that it feels like a concept phone with that 4k 120Hz display... And it really does! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Lol.. Look at 11:17 which phone have more flare.
😂
That was the absolutt best comparishing i have seen so far between the 2 devices man keep UP the good work .
Thanks so much Wilhelm, extremely grateful for your kind words! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit You welcome . I say this becourse i have both of them and both are excellent phone but for to be honnest i use my new Xperia 1 iii as my dayly driver it is far more esay to handle . Hope to see some more of your awesome video in the near future .
Actually Sony should focus on sunlight legibility Instead of brightness. Brightness is already good enough.
Today was a very bright sunny day and I had a chance to test out the legibility; it still need to improve although it did better than the Xperia 1II. I've been playing with AI Super Resolution too! 😆
Great video. Waiting for more xperia photography videos
You're right actually, that's a very good point - sunlight legibility and brightness are two different thing. I was out photographing Harrods at night using the pro app when I met an actual Pro photographer, using Sony gear - and last night we both shot a very interesting video on the capabilities of the 1 III's camera tech - you'll get a sneak peak of what we did by checking out his instagram: Matt Keneally is his name... Cheers, Tom
Currently I use and compare the Xperia1 with the Xperia1 iii 👊 the base is the same, but the new is better in all areas and looks, feels better. I love sony for this way☀️
I completely agree. The finish of the 1 III is just perfect. Love that matte fingerprint scanner too. Yeah, this is a classy product. Cheers, Tom 🙏
It's great to hear you're back, Tom! I still think that the reason why Sony keeps using a mediocre front camera (since Xperia 1) from Samsung and not their own Exmor sensor like previous Xperia smartphones (i.e Xperia XZ3), is because of the thin bezels. A bigger sensor just can't fit in that thin bezel. Sony doesn't want to go with notch or punch hole solution for the sake of respecting the content, and for me I really like that approach. I am curious what Sony's next move to use a better front camera on its future flagship smartphones. It becomes the main issue with current Sony Xperia flagship smartphones even though it is not a big deal and people can always use the rear cameras to shoot selfies using Xperia's dedicated shutter button.
Cheers Pixel Shader - and that's a very good point you make there. That could well be the reason. If so, I'd take the interruption-free display too! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit I think they should have just increased the bezels by 1mm apiece. Oh well, selfies aren't really my bag, it would just be nice to have a better sensor.
or maybe could be good having motorized pop up camera eventhough most of the premium markets are starting their under screen camera.
r u sure 😂 then how can Samsung have a high quality front camera while in that thin punch hole setup on the other hand sony with the 2018 bezels can't have a front camera that can beat even the midrange devices of Samsung it is such a ripoff specially when you are paying 1400 dollars thumbs down for this device.
@@vishuvajpal2500 You probably have no idea that's the exact very reason why Samsung had to sacrifice a hole on the display to put a bigger sensor front camera without having to increase the bezels size. The camera you see from the outside is just the lense and the sensor is actually bigger than that. Even Samsung had to use a darker aperture (f2.2)to make the cutout small as much as possible. For instance, check Note 10+ teardown to have a clear idea about what's going on. Also, Samsung knows hole punch isn't an ideal solution and it is trying to find a different one. It's currently trying the under display camera solution on its other devices and they will definitely start using it on its flagship device when it gets better.
Glad to see you again Tom !
Great comparison between both the devices 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼.
Thanks so much mate, good to see you here in the comments again. Hope all is well with you! Cheers, Tom 🙏
I like this guy. Honest, detailed review, and seems like a nice person as well. Subscribed.
Hopefully getting my Sony xperia 1 III today, would be great to have a useable camera on my phone again
Excellent stuff as always. No way I'm ditching the Xperia's elegant design for that hot mess on a Galaxy. I'm just waiting on the Xperia 5 iii.
Nice one. 5 III so nearly got me. It's such good value - just wish the design had been squared off a bit to bring it into line with the 1 III - and I wish that matte finish was there too. I like the 5 III very much though as you'll see in the Verdict video on the 5 III in a few days. Cheers, Tom ✌️
Great comparison Tom! Hope you're feeling better. My 1 iii should arrive this Monday!
Congratulations Sir! You are going to absolutely LOVE it! Sadly, Monday is the day I have to return mine... Luckily my personal 1 II is still superb. But wow, this 1 III really is the best phone on the planet right now in my humble opinion. Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit thanks man! And yea, the 1 II still isn't a slouch!
Good to see you again Great video comparing as always bro 👌 👍
Cheers Usman, thanks mate. Both amazing phones and they compete extremely well albeit with different approaches etc. i just wish the Xperia got the recognition it deserves! Cheers, Tom 👍
My 1iii is coming in the mail today I cant wait!!
Awesome, you're going to absolutely love it! 👍Cheers, Tom
I am excitedly waiting for the Sony Xperia 1iv
Nice review... Lots of hardwork went into this m sure... It shows!!! Good job!!!
Cheers Sid thanks so much mate much appreciated - ✌️Tom
Glad you're back.
Dunno if I said this before but this channel gave me moments of relaxation while working through the beginning of this pandemic.
100% with you on the hole punch, can't stand it.
Maybe it's the SOC that limits updates.
Cheers Neil. Doing those videos on the rooftops in Panama helped keep me sane during lockdown! Hopefully there'll be more rooftop content soon and some non-phone loaner devices from Sony soon too. Thanks for your support and comments here. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Tom, I've had my 1iii since 20th Aug, upgraded from Xperia 1. The overall quality of every aspect of the 1iii is incredible... The display is awesome, speed is insane and the camera is awesome.
For me, the music is most important and using XM3 buds, the sound quality is best I've ever heard.
Only annoyance is losing the Album app and having to use Google photos.
Totally agree with you on all counts there. Those missing Sony Xperia apps would be the icing on the cake in these new Xperias. Fingers crossed they make a return.. thanks so much for commenting. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Upgraded from Xperia 1 huh, that shows what Sony is all about :)
Thanks for this video. After watching this video I pre-ordered the Xperia 1 III.
You'll absolutely love it. There's no better phone on the market in my humble opinion. Thanks so much for comment! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Congrats. You've reached 160k subscribers.. 🥳💥
I know your channel name is Sony365 and all, but you do seem heavily biased towards Sony even when the competition is the clear winner. For example, in the video section where you recorded the London street view you neglected to mention how the Sony completely blows out street lights and shop lights and makes the rest of the image look grey, whereas on the Samsung the highlights are toned down and isn't lens flare city like with the Sony.
Also I bought the Xperia 1 ii about a month ago and have been daily driving it since and tbh, I'm not that impressed with some of the daily driving features that aren't there on the Sony but were present on my previous Samsung Note 8, but yet NOBODY is talking about them. Things like the vibration strength and lack of adjustability for the vibration strength or the fact you can't adjust the torch brightness on the Sony compared to the Samsung and I really want to know how the 1 iii compares in these areas. Glad you brought up the brightness issue, that was another one of my quality of life issues with the Sony too.
Still though I would love to see more quality of life talking points on phones rather than just the specs - things like the fingerprint reader (Sony's FR is waay too senstive and often I pull out my phone from my pocket and already fingerprints have been disabled due to too many attempts), gesture implementation and adjustability, volume/clarity/adjustability of audio when listening through earphones, adjustability of the Always On Display (The AOD on the Sony has adaptive brightness which you can't turn off and is always rediculously bright at night), the fact that you can't always crop/zoom on certain apps to fill the 21:9 ratio when viewing 16:9 content (for example Funimation and Crunchyroll). I just really want to know whether these things have changed from the 1 ii to the 1 iii.
I bought the Xperia 1 III last week and boy. I'm in love with the device since then 😍😍
Nice one Alireza. Yeo, it's the best device of the year so far! Absolutely amazing phone. Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit thanks Tom!
hello there Tom!!!missed your videos!!!!!happy new month!!!
Hello mate - thanks for commenting and for your support here! Tom 🙏
Very good comparison. Thanks!
Thanks so much. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Been using the Xperia 1 III for a week now. Love this phone so far but there's a few things that bothers me. This is coming from me who had been using the Honor View 20 since launch about 2 years+.
1. Heat due to the Snapdragon 888 chipset
2. Battery life
3. Charging speed (I got used to the supercharging that most Chinese phones have)
That and haptics are way worse that my old one plus 7 pro
Glad to see you back making vidoes. Hopefully we can look forward to a lot more soon. As well as hopefully some reviews of a more diverse range of SONY products. I also wanted to ask if you have considered doing a SONY podcast Tom? Seems like it could be a great way to expand the channel and get some more long form discussion on various topics as well as interesting guests. I recently saw a very cool series of podcasts where some running channels were invited to Asics headquarters to do sit down talks with some of the key people at the company as well as they took online questions from people (they streamed the talks live). I thought what a great format, and how incredible it would be if you could get key SONY personal to sit down for these types of talks?
You're 100% right - and between you and me I'll be expecting to announce exactly that on November 16th! You heard it hear first! For now I'm keeping it under wraps while we sort out studios etc. As ever, really value your comments and contribution here in the sony365 community! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Just got my Xperia 1 iii a couple days ago. It's a beautiful phone. The feel is very unique and I honestly hate putting it into a case. The phone ran warm the first day or two but has seemed to settled down. I have yet to really try the cameras but I am enjoying everything else about the phone. I'm glad I made the switch from the S21 ultra.
Really happy to hear that - you made a brave decision and it'll pay off. Great choice and thanks so much for commenting!! Cheers, Tom 🙏
More rumors, the Pixel 6/6 Pro looks like a launch on October 19, with pre-orders and shipping on October 28 in the US and possibly the same dates in the Eurozone, Japan and UK. This is according to Jon Prosser with the 6 Pro going north of $1,000 USD. This makes the Xperia 1 III even more attractive. Thanks Tom for all the great videos.
Cheers Dean - very interesting how the Pixel news is shaping up there. Not too long after the new Pixel phones are out will be some fantastic Black Friday Xperia deals I expect, too... Tom 🙏
Such a lovely review and a soothing voice to hear!
Nice video. I currently own the xperia 1 ii for a while now. But finding it hard to upgrade to the 1 iii because of the mediocre auto modes in the camera. I currently own the S21 ultra & I'm completely impressed with the phone overall. I used it as my camera at My cousins wedding & it definitely outdid every other phone camera at the wedding to the point where my cousin only asked for the photos & vidoes from my S21 ultra after the wedding. You'd never get that excellent point & shoot response & results from the 1 iii. & At that wedding, alot of the shots required quick point & shoot photos, no time to switch to manual & dialing settings. I think I'll skip the 1iii & wait for the 1 iv. I know it's a good phone overall with some unique features, that 4k HDR display, the stereo sound etc.... But I'm just enjoying the S21 ultra.
Cheers Andrew, thanks for your comment here. There's no doubt about it, the S21 Ultra is an amazing device and I totally understand how popular the results must've been from it at the wedding. It certainly is a point and shoot beast! And definitely, I think you're right about the 1 IV too. I'm on the 1 II right now (all loaner devices for this year have gone back to Sony *sigh*) and I decided to wait it out too. Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit 👍keep up the good work on your channel. 👍
Thanks mate, will do 👍
Have Xperia 1 III since Thursday and I love it. :)
My Note 9 only got 1 OS update i believe. Since Samsung dropped the ball for us Note users and took away the 3.5 and placed a big black head at the top of the screen, SONY is a great option.
Agreed! Cheers, Tom ✌️
@@tech_edit it would be nice if Sony would let me trade in some of these Samsung devices
Hi, I really appreciated this video and think it is well done! However, something I wanted to note is that placing video footage from Samsung on the right after having Sony on the right for all content previous to that felt a little inconsistent and gave me the wrong impression until I read the labels. Thanks again for the great comparison!
Good point, that would have been done in error. Apologies! The next video in going to edit myself - and it could go downhill - fingers crossed I'll get away with it! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Jumped the gun and bought the purple one. Loving it so far. Just two issues for me.
1) The selfie camera is not great - usable, but not great. You are absolutely right when you say that at this price point, it is a disappointment.
2) The phone gets ridiculously hot! Although, with the new update and a rugged spigen case, it is okay now.
Other than these two, it is a fantastic device to hold and use. The basic camera is rubbish, but on auto, it's good. So even if you are not familiar with the camera, you can just leave it on auto. It is weird that the camera moves back to basic mode when you leave and go back though.
The screen is superb. Personally, I have not had an issue outdoors, but then again, the weather here in London is gloomy with spots of sunshine.
Oh, and the location of the fingerprint scanner/power button is a bit annoying as I grip it when I place the phone in my pocket - so sometimes it unlocks the phone.
Tldr fantastic phone.
Ps. Hope you get well soon and return to the rooftop!
The app going back into Basic everytime is annoying to be fair. And yep, it gets hot although still not managed to force a shutdown though. Thanks for the kind words. I promise I'll be on a proper rooftop before long! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Hello. In the photo pro app you can adjust in the menu if you either always go back to basic mode or the last mode you were in 😊 So it's fixable.
Ah, great review! One of the few that I'd actually call a review, you simply explained the differences and presented the facts, with some tasteful personal opinions sprinkled in, as it should be!
I've gone crazy looking at the reviews of these two phones. 95 percent of all techtubers CLEARLY prefer the s21 because of its mass appeal, and while they're not necessarily wrong, I just hate how they are so obviously biased. The features the Sony represents used to cater to enthusiasts, and letting other brands getting away with removing many features many of us came to love, is just biased and wrong. It should still be mentioned, even if you sound like a broken record.
This all being said, I went with the ultra, just placed an order. It just ticked a few boxes that I personally prefer, but I'd be happy with either phone. The Sony represents a dying breed of phone. Next time, ill probably go Sony if they keep this up!
Subscribed, very nice review, gives me hope for techtubers. Keep up the good work!
Such a great comment to read. Thanks for being part of the sony365 community here. Cheers! Tom 🙏
I got my Xperia 1 III a couple days ago and it has generally been a great experience so far. Only real issue I've had is the fingerprint sensor isn't as consistent as I was hoping for. The Xperia's sensor is a bit smaller (at least width-wise) so I have more failed attempts than my previous phone which had a circular sensor.
edit: 3 years support? I swear I heard it was only 1 year somewhere. if that is true I am pleasantly surprised haha
I think maybe you should try this : when registering your fingerprint, touch the sensor with your finger in different positions - sometimes awkward ones - until it reaches 100%. I do that with my Galaxy S9 and a Galaxy A42 5G and I believe this gives more « variety » for the software to recognise and so the accuracy is better.
@@clavierpixelkey650 thanks for the suggestion. I've registered them multiple times and that worked fine for my last phone. I am just going to have to register it multiple times until I get the right set of registrations. unfortunately I don't see an option to build on top of the already-scanned fingerprints, you have to delete the old fingerprint and re-scan if you want the fingerprint improved.
No matter the rest of brands for me it's only Sony for life ✌💪
Same here! Xperia X10 convinced me, then I never left Sony.
Volvo for life
Hi Tom, keep up the good reviews.
Will do, thanks for your comment. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Great video mate. Was waiting for more content from the channel
Thanks so much - very grateful for your comment and support here. Thanks again, cheers - Tom 🙏
Hi Tom! Sorry if my question sounds daft as you've probably explained it all. I've watched both this and the 1 II vs. I III video as I'm considering between all three (1 II, 1 III, and S21 Ultra), and I still can't make up my mind. I'm thinking of the 1 II because of the price, the 1 III because it's the newest, and the S21 Ultra because it's a balance of price and how new it is. So, between the three, which would you ultimately choose?
It's a tough choice, definitely not a daft question at all. My gut feeling is that you'll be best served with a super deal on the 1 II. That's the phone that I'm going to be keeping hold of for quite a while longer I'd say. It's still an incredible device and coming back to it after the 1 III isn't all that bad ;)
The trick is to get the best deal possible. In my buyers guide video coming soon I'll ask everyone to comment on the best deals they've found. Hopefully we will find some cracking deals out there. Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit Thank you for the reply Tom! I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max as my main phone currently, which works great, but I've been looking to add a second, camera-focused smartphone for three reasons;
1.) To replace my Canon DSLR when on holidays (I'm not as active taking photos now as I was when I first got it, and lugging the DSLR around + all the equipment I have is pretty cumbersome).
2.) To do some vlogging.
3.) And also as an additional video camera for the car videos I make (I already have a Sony RX100M2 for this).
I do have a soft spot for Sony phones as my first ever smartphone was a Sony Ericsson P1i, my first Android device was a Sony Xperia T, and I briefly had an XZ Premium towards the end of 2017. That's why I'm leaning towards either one of the Sony pair but I've also added the Samsung in for a bit of a comparison so to speak. With your recommendation, I might very well settle for the 1 II and enjoy a Sony phone once again!
The deal I found on Sony Malaysia's website is RM4,199 (£727.17) for the 1 II, which includes a free screen protector, a case, a "Sony Store Premium Set" (whatever that means), an RM200 (£34.64) JD Sports gift card, and an RM300 (£51.95) Touch 'n Go card (this is for toll roads/parking/e-wallet in Malaysia). The only downside here is that the only colour available is white.
Again, thank you for the reply and stay safe!
Waiting for you tom and best comparison 🎉
Cheers Raghu thanks mate! Very much appreciated. Love both of these phones but there's no question about which one is easiest to live with. Xperia 1 III really is a winner. Cheers, Tom 👍
@@tech_edit1 iii is best overall, thanks once again tom for your efforts👍
I have had the purple Xperia 1 III about two weeks now. I really love it. Althou I have had a strange problem with the camera. I shoot JPG+RAW and some RAW photos are corrupted, weird cut lines in middle of the photo and it looks like the photo is tearing up, like playing pc games without vsync. The JPG is fine but some RAW photos are unusable. It is only happening like 1 in 200 photos. Can you test this too is it software issue of this first release or do I have some hardware issue. It is XQ-BC52 61.0.A.11.23
Same problem with RAW here
Yes I have had this happen to me. I wasn't sure if i had messed something up. Software fix will remove the issue I'm sure. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Great video , I'll be picking it up from my Sony Xperia 1 Mach 1 , about the camera it's always been understood Sony camera is good but only for those who delve into it more as someone who doesn't know much/anything about the camera side it was always saddening thing having other people take the photos because they simply looked way better on their phone rather mine, saying that I would absolutely love to learn if you could make a tutorial of some sort ?? Either way keep up the great content glad to hear you're getting better. Gratitude from Manchester
Thanks for the comment! Maybe you have your new 1 III by now? I was hoping to do a street photography tutorial with the 1 III and one of London's top street photographers - but I had to return my sample 1 III. But... I'm going to try and get it back for one day, to arrange that - and soon! Cheers, Tom ✌️
My girlfriend has the s21 ultra and I just got my xperia 1 mk iii. I can say for sure that I absolutely love my mkiii way more. The screen just looks better. The camera is honestly better in my opinion. Here is a story: I was with my gf and we were buying clothes for her brother. We sent a picture with the s21 ultra and the color was so off on a pink we couldn't communicate what it actually looked like in person. Everything on the xperia is just more professional, more realistic, and better quality. Also, there is a headphone jack.
I love to read comments like this - not least because it means I'm not going mad! Two extremely religious commenters have written some really hateful stuff to me recently - even threatening me with eternal hell and damnation for preferring the Sony way of doing things! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Im still waiting on my Xperia 1 III from best buy. I just want the damn phone already haha
A great video as always
You're welcome!!
Thanks so much Michael, very grateful indeed. Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit A pleasure Tom.
Welcome back. Xperia 1iii purple Sony photos always been realistic which I love. Sony music playback with a headphone jack is a brilliant mobile music player. Being a audiophile the audio quality is very important for me. Sony lack of bloatwear compatibility with the playstation. Sony flagship phones are very underated.
Great comment, thanks Alan! Cheers, Tom 🙏
appreciate your effort to put out amazing videos like these! :)
Thanks so much, grateful for your comment. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Hey Tom, you really need to find s new roof to do reviews. It was really different than others. But maybe there is regulations that don't support roof reviews.. Lol
They certainly do have a lot more regulations here! And it's so cold and windy too... But I will definitely be back on a rooftop soon... Somewhere.. hahaha. I'm not keen on filming in my temporary room in London and exploring better options! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Yas I've been waiting for this!
Great to see you here in the comments. And congratulations, you own the best phone on the planet in my humble opinion! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit 💃
Tom, thanks for the video. Hope you feeling much better. This is a very informative, verses look at both phones. It would be great to have the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro out, to compare. The Xperia 1 III holds its own very well. I would love to hear and see more from Sony, to defend its phone. Great to see Leah, again. As far as brightness, is there anything the consumer can do? It would be great to see at least 4 years of updates. Today, I am down to the Xperia 1 III, or wait for the Pixel 6 Pro. Take Care. Cheers.
Thanks so much Dean. I very much hope I'll be able to get a 6/6 Pro... Not sure how I'll be able to do that - but I would love to.. I'd definitely recommend waiting until the new Pixels are out. I live Pixel devices but there's often been one thing that just puts me off. Hopefully this time Google has nailed it. If they have, you'll have a very tough decision to make!! Cheers, Tom
@@tech_edit Tom, thank you for your reply. In the US, Sony is running their special for those who pre-order until 24 September, which makes it very attractive to order now. As of today, The 6/6 Pro will not be on sale much before 1 October, at best. I do have the 5 as my second driver, so we should have at least two or three years of firmware and updates with that. The price will be a wash, more than likely, and who knows if Google is really going to give 5-6 years of firmware and updates. Thanks for your great work and love of Sony products.
One correction, the special for pre-order goes until 26 September. Thanks.
As much as I hate to say it, Samsung was the clear winner for me in the video comparison. The Xperia just can't seem to handle the bright lights at night, resulting in everything looking soft and foggy. The Samsung did a much better job of keeping everything crisp and clear. That was pretty disappointing for me, because I really wanted to like the Xperia.
It's more than just a camera
@@The-Heart-Will-Testify Who said it wasn't? I specifically said I was talking about the video comparison, not any other part of the phone.
I'm listening to him call the S21 Ultra clunky, big and heavy, while holding an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Probably the most uncomfortable phone I've ever held lol. My wrist and hands sigh whenever I put my iPhone 12 Pro Max down.
Great video. It's hard to contest either of these phones, when it comes to how great they are.
i think little bit curve just a little bit is good and very comfortable to hold but just flat edge or fully curved is but uncomfortable
Cheers Dante, thanks for commenting here. iPhone 12 Pro Max is huge. I respect anyone who can live with one for a couple of years or more and not find it too big/heavy! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Had this phone for just over a week now (coming from the Xperia1) and it is a very nice jump, the feel of the phone is just so amazing I don't want to put it down, the soft finish they used on the back is great. The screen is definitely brighter. The speakers are louder, clearer and more bass. The cameras are fantastic, take great pictures and so clear and crisp. The only gripe I have is the manual control isn't as manual as the Xperia 1. You can't change the ISO, shutter speed and exposure all together, I find each mode only lets you change 2 out of the 3. Other than that the phone is just perfect for a Sony fan
Really happy to hear you're enjoying the phone. True, some aspects of the pro modes have improved but not all. I think Sony is still working out the best way of presenting everything. It's a bit more streamlined on the 1 III (less apps overall for a start) but not perfect yet. Getting there though.. hopefully! Very enjoyable tech nonetheless. More on that in my next video. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Super Tom good to see you again, another great video dear.
Received Sony I Mark iii, and loving the smaller width than my Note 10+. Sound and video are great, and the Camera " Sony Alpha Architecture" mode and features are my reasons (including dedicated shutter button and external memory/dual sim) for this phone vs. not getting a new Samsung. Still like my Note 10+ and the Stylus, but for photos the Sony is amazing.
Really good to know RS, thanks so much for commenting 👍 cheers, Tom 🙏
Great to see you back and I love those footage of London Streets as I have nice memories when I visited there. Again a balanced review of two biggest flagships. My heart goes to #SonyXperia #Xperia1iii because of its slick design and not being so bulky like #Samsung 😎
Cheers Raj - great to see you in the comments again mate. It has been nice to be back in London. Not a bad place at all! Although it has been tough readjusting to the fairly crap weather after being in the tropics for so long! Cheers :) Tom ✌️ Hope you are very well.
a great comparison, I've had my eyes on the sony 1 mark 3 for a while now and have been waiting for UK release. but now I am in two minds between the sony and the pixel 6 pro when that releases, would you consider comparing the 1 mark 3 vs the Pixel 6 pro in a future video ? many thank and keep up the honest reviews.
Heya Richard - if I can persuade someone to loan me a 6 or 6 Pro, I'll definitely do a comparison! That's gonna be a tough choice for a lot of folks here I would say. I've always liked Pixel phones, personally. Cheers, Tom 🙏
I really wanted this phone, but a few reasons why I didn't are 1) the screen in bright sunlight makes the phone difficult to use 2) I've heard that the actual call quality is hit and miss 3) The battery life... For everything else, I would take the Sony, especially for the headphone jack & expandable storage, but the three reasons I mentioned before are deal-breakers I'm sad to say
Screen brightness is a thing, but battery life is still a day, no worries for me. And re call quality, it's actually better than my 1 II, which I never noticed or thought about! Maybe the US UA-camrs who complained about that had pre-production software? Cheers, Tom 🙏
Welcome back, Tom. This is a fair comparison, and I hope you make more detailed comparison videos and also try to include the iPhone 12 pro max if you can.
I actually preordered the mark III and waiting for its arrival on an unknown date as it's backordered :(.
However, I gotta say, this is truly an embarrassing marketing strategy. The phone got announced in April, was available in Russia and China in June I think, preorder for the rest of the world began in July, Europe received it in August, most of North America got postponed till September and October. I mean, what is this??
They are killing the hype, removing catchy videos that were working like magnets pulling potential buyers like the "prelude announcement", not addressing, explaining, or apologizing for the obvious chaos "the delay" to show respect to their loyal fans and buyers...
I really hope this stops starting from the next generation.
Totally agree
I've been using the Huawei P30 Pro for the last 3 years. As a Photographer and Videographer' I've been very happy with it so far.
Now I Googled for best Camera phones, I checked 4-5 websites, none of them had the Xperia in the Tops.
This Video made me go for the Xperia so far. More invastigation is needed though.
Thank you for this.
Thanks for your comment and enjoy the research. Always good fun! Cheers, Tom ✌️
Tom you're fit to be a head of design for SONY mobile. I love Sony 365 channel, big up Tom.
Thanks so much mate. Actually, if Sony were to offer me any kind of role in design there I'd take it in a heartbeat! In the meantime, this channel will keep me busy enough ;)
Cheers, Tom 🙏
got S21 Ultra on February , never been happier with any phone , the combination of screen , speaker , camera , battery and haptics are just second to non ...no other phone combines all of that in that perfection degree
Really happy you've found the best phone for your needs there! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Excellent unbiased review.
Cheers Ronald thanks so much for commenting. Tom 🙏
Hello I have a question that you maybe can ask Sony, are they planning to add update on the software with possibility to switch to lower resolution?
I don't know but a lot of folks have asked so I wouldn't be surprised... Cheers, Tom ✌️
i got mine! so far loving it. i do need to learn on how to properly use the cinema pro, do love the camera pro for taking picture. im far from a pro photographer however like the control i have on the settings and how natural the pics came out. the biggest feature i really missed from my old samsung phone is Samsung Pay, for years all i need when i go out is my ID and my phone. had to go back doing shopping the old way. lol. sadly here in malaysia, google play is not available..
Wow, I didn't know Google Pay wasn't available in Malaysia. That's a surprise. Is it scheduled to arrive there I wonder? I'm intrigued now.. but yes, you can watch alpha/mirrorless camera tutorials and apply that knowledge to your 1 III, and before you know it you'll be hooked. It's a great feeling to create something amazing using the pro apps. Especially when you shoot raw and edit to perfection in post! Enjoy! Cheers, Tom 🙏
I'm due an upgrade and have been a Sony man but more recently LG v series because of the pro modes but alas LG is no more in terms of mobile so have been looking at the 1,iii and this is the first video that has told it in a true perspective so much appreciated ,I'm also a reviewer but not tech so I'm wanting a phone / camera for YT/ insta and think thisll fit the bill, awesome review my friend 🙏
The audio features and the hires codecs the Sony supports is next level. No one talks about them but for audiophiles wired or wireless the quality is next level . LG was the other but they are gone so Sony is the last man standing now.
They care that photos are a little bit sharpner or brighter but noone talks about music. Lmao
Hi Tom, Fantastic comparison between the 2 phones. I took the gamble and changed my S21U for the Xperia 1iii. I must be totally honest, I don't regret changing. Many people would think I am crazy changing. The reason why I think the Xperia wins, when you are taking a picture when using the Xperia, the pictures look more true to life, with the Samsung S21U the pictures seem to be over saturated. Also, with the Xperia, it comes with expandable memory, headphone jack, true front facing stereo speakers, and a 30 watt changing brick out of the box. I personally think Samsung wins in their camera 100 X zoom technology, but, I don't think everyone takes pictures of the moon every day. You can truly say that the camera never lies on the Xperia 1iii.
Best comment David - thanks so much for adding that. It's great to hear from folks such as yourself who have taken the leap from an S21 Ultra. First and foremost I'm thrilled to hear you are happy with your decision. For what it's worth I think your reasoning is spot on - o completely agree. And although the S21 Ultra is a tour de force - the subtle magic of the Xperia nails it for me too! Cheers, Tom 🙏
One of the first comments on this video I noticed mentioning pluses of the s21u rather than fanboying over the Sony phone. Both are great seems everyone trying to beat the s21u 😂
Hello, Sony
I have some suggestion, 5 points
1. SONY must have a morning recognition feature when it meets light
2. you have to improve your selfie camera (rom xperia xz2 until xperia 1 iii)
3. change adapter, your adapter is very slow, please improve
4. Screen brightness is not bright and clear when outdoors, please improve
5. music audio and video audio is not loud, please improve
Please improve 'all above'
Always good to see ideas and constructive feedback here! Cheers, Tom 🙏
damn, i finally ordered an s21 ultra but as soon as i opened the box i noticed that the back felt like garbage...
as soon as my nail hit it, it sounded like VERY cheap plastic and the phone felt incredibly hollow.
can you tell me if this is also the case on your unit ?
Mine does feel a bit more hollow, true. It's still robust enough to be classed as a weapon though, the S21 Ultra! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Brilliant video Tom!
Well it's definitely decided and final: I'll be getting the next model they release.
Xperia 1 IV
4K selfie camera please
Thanks George - I hope you're well. By the way, I think I owe you an apology... Did you ask me once I'd there was Mick Jagger on that NME cover in one of the videos a while back? I didn't realise, but both Jagger and Bowie were on there I think. So you were right and I was wrong! Anyway, I've been meaning to say that for ages! I'm going back to my 1 II from tomorrow onwards and although it's definitely a downgrade from the loaner 1 III, it's not too much of a downgrade fortunately. Can't afford a yearly upgrade, but I'll certainly be laying close attention to the 1 IV rumours! Yeah it's going to have to be a 4K FF camera next time around! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit I don't remember asking you that Tom sorry, I do remember asking you for a link for a Xperias shoot raw t shirt? Otherwise no worries aha.
I've been saving since mark 2 release, but with the pandemic decided to postpone to next year's model I really hope Sony release the phone earlier though April time!
Ahhh ok hahaha cheers George. It has been bothering me for ages the situation with the Mick Jagger thing. And I thought I was your good self, apologies. Did that link ever work out for you? Actually I'm going to be taking down the t-shirt store soon. Got some new designs and I'm not sure of we should use teespring or.... something else. Some folks here were charged a lot by teespring for shipping etc, which I don't like!
Great video! I really like the Xperia 1 iii... especially in Purple.. but where's the best place to order from ? for me it's a huge upgrade from my ailing Blackberry Priv
Head to the 'where to buy' button on the Sony UK Xperia 1 III page and you'll have some good options there. Make sure you get the free headphones - but beware, it seems they're selling out left right and centre! I had a Priv once. Very cool phones although mine creaked like crazy! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit you’re a star 🌟, ordered now. I changed the cable for the Priv and it now works better but it’s very slow and my sim is 5G anyway. I found that beats studio charging cable works on it.
I’ve got the Sony A1 and the A9 ii for my photography along with Nikon D5 and D850
Now I will have different headphones for each day of the week. WF1000XM3, Beats studio buds, Beats Studio 3, Bose qc35, Bose Qc earbuds, Bose Sportbuds, Dali IO6. So far my favs for pure listening are the Dali. 🙏 Thanks, Jonathan
That's a decent collection - would love to get hold of the Dalis! Very cool. Congratulations on the order! Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit Hey dude !! I've got it now, but in black and is AMAZING.. love the manual mode on the camera... still getting used to Android 11, a mate of mine has the ii so has been able to tell me tricks about the apgrade from the version the Priv had. AND I got the XM3s free with it..... to me the Samsung camera bump looks like a fat arse ! .. Ive gone and got a really fast external card so I'm 768gb compared to my 512gb. iPhone 12 pro max
That's fantastic news, congratulations! You're going to have a lot of fun. You've picked a winner. You have the only phone out there that I'd trade my 1 II for! Enjoy. Cheers, Tom 🙏
You just sold another sony phone :) Great reviews, loved them! Thanks a lot. Really hope Sony will notice you
I have used my Xperia xa2 ultra for 2 and 1/4 the battery 🔋 still 👌🏿
I'm still using the first Xperia 1 (mark I??). I was tempted to upgrade to this mark III for better camera and 5G. But the mediocre front camera at this price point kind of puts me off and makes me wonder if I should wait another year 🤔 but the question is whether Sony will ever improve its front camera.
Yeah, wait one more year - I'd bet my bottom dollar that Sony will give us a decent FF camera next year with 4K. They've taken too much flak for this current set up to repeat it again in my opinion. Cheers, Tom 🙏
I hope this video have watched by many techtubers. Especially, SuperSaf, Marqees Brownie, Mrwhosetheboss and many more who always has unfair reviews about Xperia. Your video is the most honest review I've watched so far.
That's kind of you to say and I'm extremely grateful for your comment. I'm very happy we have good people such as yourself in the sony365 community here. Thanks again for commenting. Cheers, Tom 🙏
Hi Tom, for me, Samsung is respectable and could really rival iPhone. What I hate about Samsung is their dissing of iPhone then follow suit. In terms of camera, I think Sony is on par with any other flagship and I agree with you that it's just down to the principles. The Sony gives us more every year and I really think their on the right track, just a bit more fine tuning and minor improvements.
You're absolutely right about Samsung, always dissing Apple straight before the copy them. That is very cringe to be fair. Great to see you here in the comments mate and I hope all is well with you. Cheers, Tom ✌️
@@tech_edit Thanks mate. I've been busy these past few weeks, but this channel feels home and it's really good to be back😁
@sony365 What is the minimum brightness you need for the Oled to actually see outdoor? Thank you.
Good question. I'd love to know what the brightness levels actually are for the 1 III but Sony doesn't disclose that information. I'd say somewhere between where the 1 III is now and the S21 Ultra would keep everybody happy. Doesn't need to be as bright as the S21 ultra though. Cheers, Tom 🙏
So glad to see Sony upping their game. Hope they launch them in India soon
Definitely, fingers crossed 🤞 they'll be back in India soon! Cheers, Tom 🙏
can you please do xperia5 II vs III and which one to buy if you have neither? (i mean not about upgrading from II to III) .... sometimes, when you have them.
Yep - I'll cover that off asap in my 2021 Xperia Buyers Guide video, coming out soon! Cheers, Tom 🙏
Yes! I second this idea. I am planning to get either the 5ii or 5iii in the near future, and would love to see if the 5iii is worth the extra money, since 5ii is already receiving quite the discount at the time of my writing this comment.
Looking forward to the buyers guide video Tom! Cheers :)
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Xperia L & C5 ultra after that Sony didn't Launched in India there phones.🥺 beautiful lady😍😍.samsung is fantastic videos & photography.fantastic channel.👍👍 1:08
Hi, Is the xperia 1 iii often overheating?
Kind regards.
It gets hot but has never overheated or shut down. Last night it was on for 3 hours non-stop during a photoshoot - no problem at all. Same with gaming - but it does get hot. Cheers, Tom 🙏
@@tech_edit Cheers, Tiffany!
Thank you for this Review, can’t wait to get this Sony beast.
Love Sony phones. If they can just give better batteries for the screen demand and up their game in the camera basic mode they can really pick up more sales in that alone.
That is about the only gripe I have with my X 1 ii, the screen brightness in sunshine and maybe battery life.