Xperience Xtra
SONY SCORES A PHONE HAT-TRICK
SONY is unleashing a trio of Xperia phones in the coming months that should suit all tastes and every budget.
If your bank balance is looking healthy right now, the most premium of the bunch is the Xperia 1 III, which now includes one of the best displays in the business.
Fire up Netflix and you’ll be treated to a pin-sharp 6.5in OLED screen, which is fully 4K HDR compatible and should make watching movies on your mobile as good as on your TV.
A 120Hz refresh rate also features, making scrolling through emails and playing the latest games feel silky smooth and buffer free.
On the back, there’s a new triple camera that now gets a telephoto lens to help improve those upclose-and-personal shots. Clever Real-time Tracking tech makes sure your subject always stays in focus and Sony also says it’s packed the latest image stabilisation inside this phone to help keep your home movies wobble-free.
Other extras include louder speakers with more bass, a monster battery, fast charging and a headphone port to plug in your favourite cans.
You also get the very latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and full access to 5G, making this the fastest phone Sony has ever made. Prices will be announced soon, but we wouldn’t expect much change from £1,000. Ouch!
If that sounds a bit rich, Sony is also releasing a new Xperia 5 III, which is smaller in size and in price.
This device packs a triple rear camera and 6in OLED screen, although it’s not 4K so don’t expect your boxset binge to look quite as exquisite as on the Xperia 1 III.
Although the screen can’t match its bigger brother, you still get that fast 888 processor, big battery and all-important 5G network speeds.
The final phone from Sony could be perfect for anyone not wanting to stump up for a flagship device, with the Xperia 10 III expected to cost around £350. For that you get a triple camera, 6inch OLED display and impressive battery life.
Sony has packed an improved Qualcomm chip under the bonnet, which should improve performance and bring 5G data speeds to the cheaper end of the market.
All of these new devices will be available in early summer.