Xperia 1 III vs Galaxy S21 Ultra - Battle of the Android Heavyweights with Surprising Results
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra is a superb device and generally speaking the critics out there have loved it, understood it and reviewed it well. Sony’s Xperia 1 III has been misunderstood by a lot of the critics out there and not reviewed very well - so in this video I wanted to set the record straight! Let me know which one of these phones you would buy!
Specs for Xperia 1 III
Display Size: 6.5 inches
Resolution: 3840 x 1644 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 643 PPI
Refresh rate: Max 120Hz
Technology: OLED
System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350
Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm
GPU: Adreno 660
RAM: 12GB
Internal storage: 256GB (UFS)
Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 1024 GB
Device type: Smartphone
OS: Android (11)
Capacity: 4500 mAh
Charging: USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, Reverse charging
Max charge speed: Wired: (charger Included in the box)
Cameras:
Rear: Quad camera
Main camera: 12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications: Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7“; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera: 12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications: Optical zoom: ; Aperture size: F2.3; Focal Length: 70 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.9“
Third camera: 12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 16 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6“
Fourth camera: ToF 3D depth sensing (Depth information, ToF 3D depth sensing)
Video recording: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features: OIS, HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS
Front: 8 MP (EIS, HDR)
Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Dimensions: x x inches (165 x 71 x 8.2 mm)
Weight: oz (187.0 g)
Materials: Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance: Water, Dust; IP65/68
Biometrics: Fingerprint (touch)
Keys: Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key, Other
Colors: Black, Grey, Purple
Dual SIM: Shared with microSD
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Display Size: 6.8 inches
Resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 516 PPI
Technology: Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate: 120Hz (adaptable)
System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100
Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm
GPU: Adreno 660
RAM: 12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage: 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable
OS: Android (11), Samsung One UI
Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
Charging:Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed: Wired: ; Wireless: (No charger included)
Cameras:
Rear: Quad camera
Main camera:
108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/“; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: ; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 70 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2“; Pixel size: μm
Third camera:
12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/“; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Fourth camera:
10 MP (Periscope, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: ; Aperture size: F4.9; Focal Length: 240 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2“; Pixel size: μm
Video recording:
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Video light, EIS
Front:
40 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Dimensions:
x x inches (165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm)
Weight:
oz (229.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Phantom black, Silver
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