【Han Yi-seul-I (한이슬) Archives】

Sony's new flagship smartphone,Han Yi-seul-I (한이슬) Archives the Xperia 1 III, has been announced in April, but the company didn't share exact pricing and availability.

Now, we know both. The Sony Xperia 1 III just went up for pre-order in the U.S., with a price tag of $1,299.99. It will be available for purchase in stores on August 19.

The price tag might make you gasp in amazement, given that Sony's smartphones aren't exactly as popular as the ones from Apple or Samsung, which offer their flagships at significantly lower prices (both the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Galaxy S21 Ultra cost $1,199). However, in recent years Sony phones have become niche products, aimed at users who want the absolute best camera they can get in a phone.

Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

---

You May Also Like

---

---

Sony Xperia 1 III is the first smartphone with a variable telephoto lens. Credit: sony

And Sony Xperia 1 III does deliver something unique: a triple 12-megapixel rear camera with a main sensor, ultra-wide sensor, and a periscope camera with a variable telephoto lens, meaning the camera can switch between 3x and 5x optical zoom. The camera also boasts a 3D time-of-flight sensor, burst mode that allows it to take 20 stills per second, as well as real-time tracking, which uses AI to keep the focus on moving subjects.

Other specs of note include a 6.5-inch, 120Hz, 4K HDR OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 4,500mAh battery with wireless charging, front-facing stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

SEE ALSO: How to enable two-factor sign-ins on your PlayStation 5 and Sony account

Sony has also put up its other new phone, the Xperia 5 III, up for pre-order in some markets. Engadget says it costs £899 ($1,239) in the UK, where it will arrive in September, but U.S. pricing hasn't been announced yet.

The Sony Xperia 5 III (pictured) is a smaller phone than the Xperia 1 III, but its camera system is pretty close to the one on its bigger brother. Credit: sony

It's a smaller device than the Xperia 1 III, with a 6.1-inch, 120Hz HDR OLED display, and comes with less RAM (8GB), though it has the same battery capacity at 4,500mAh (no wireless charging, though). The rear camera system is nearly the same, though it lacks the 3D iToF sensor and real-time subject tracking.

• Deals
• Shopping
• Entertainment
• Science
• Games
• Digital Culture
• Life
• Social Good

• WhatsApp launches 'Advanced Chat Privacy' to protect sensitive conversations
• PayPal will soon let you exchange Bitcoin across third
• Chromebooks are beating Macs, but which Chromebook's for you?
• 'Cruella' review roundup: Here's what critics are saying
• Watch how an old Venus spacecraft tumbled before crashing to Earth
• 'Cruella' is a bad prequel but a pretty good movie: Review
• Yes, using poetry in Tinder might get you a date like it did for this dude
• If Trump doubts the 'Access Hollywood' tape, maybe Billy Bush can help
• Should You Quit Your Job To Go Make Video Games?
• Tiffany Haddish had the distinct honor of teaching Barbra Streisand all about Cardi B

• President Trump says semiconductor tariffs are next
• FreeSync 2 Explained
• 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 3's opening credits has a heartbreaking change
• NYT Connections hints and answers for May 2: Tips to solve 'Connections' #691.
• Best roborock deal: Save $400 on Q5 Pro+ Robot Vacuum and Mop
• Dell S3422DWG Gaming Monitor deal: save $100 at Amazon
• Wordle today: The answer and hints for April 14, 2025
• Music is the secret weapon of Mario Speedrunners
• Best Apple deal: Save $60 on the Apple Watch SE
• 13 Good Games You Can Play on Laptops and Budget PCs

• Useful or Little Known Android Features
• Generous strangers on the internet paid to send a young talent to Berklee
• The Weeknd finally deleted Selena Gomez from his social media
• Nearly 1 in 2 Americans don't know what dating 'fetishization' means
• Sony PULSE Elite PS5 headset open
• Apple's WWDC 2021 keynote event will be livestreamed June 7
• Lady Gaga talks about her experience of sexual abuse and the psychological impact of trauma
• How to watch the 2021 NBA playoffs without cable
• 'Black Mirror' Season 7: 'Hotel Reverie,' explained
• Teen punk band's new song about 'Racist, Sexist Boy' band goes viral

• Then and Now: 6 Generations of GeForce Graphics Compared
• Dua Lipa graced us with new rules to get through the holiday season
• Prince Harry's response when asked about fiancée Meghan Markle is as perfect as the ring
• Photos show how Americans gathered to honor George Floyd's life
• LA Galaxy vs. Tigres 2025 livestream: Watch Concacaf Champions Cup for free
• 8 meal prep resources that will make weekly cooking a breeze
• The internet made sooooo many jokes about Trump's 'fake news trophy' tweet
• How to support your friends on OnlyFans without masturbating to them
• Best speaker deal: Save $30 on the JBL Clip 5
• 5 things we loved about the 'Friends' reunion