My first smartphone was actually a Sony Xperia ZR and I vividly remember how awesome it was. Water resistance under 20K in 2015 was such an underrated feature. I still miss the dedicated shutter button on the side of the phone. Loved this review! #30Squad
This phone is absolutely amazing! Sony has done a great job with this phone. The only issue is marketting and price. If Sony nails these, huge success is waiting for Sony!
I found them on Amazon for $800 which makes them a really good deal for me. I guess they took out the $200 headphone bundle from the $1000 price. Works for me
I haven't seen one of your videos since I was a kid an had a Sony Xperia Z! I'm glad to see you're still making content and your quality has improved so much, well done man. I've just recently sold my iPhone 13 Pro because it was too heavy and uncomfortable and ordered the Xperia 5 iii. Thanks for making a good review on this phone there are barely any out there!
I still have my Xperia L from 2013, surprusingly still working :D The back panel is broken and the camera shutter button fell off (lol), but gotta agree - they do make very compelling devices, always have. Sony still remains my favorite :)
I still have the micromax canvas gold from 2012..yup still working with a 3g bsnl sim on with some ghost touch issues,failed power key and a battery degraded to almost 15-20 percent of the original capacity. However, much impressive for a 15k phone right? Yes 15k was not cheap in 2012.
my oldest xperia (my first android smartphone) was the miro... it still works up to now... eversince, i only use xperia as personal and work phone (separate ones)... buying other phones just for collections really... used to have nokia basic phones before as personal phones, before shifting to xperia...
Sony phones have been really good but they're underrated just coz they're specifically targeted for tech enthusiast people. As always Great video Ash 🌚
They are underrated because they are Dmn overpriced and out of the reach for 90 percentage people in India.Who would buy a experia mark 3 at 70-80k when comparable or better(in many aspects) phones are available under 50K Eg: Iphone 12, s20 fe all are much capable devices under 50k.They are also better point to shoot cameras as well.Not to say,a pixel 6 launched at 60k will seal the game for sony.
One of the major reasons for Sony's downfall even after doing great for the last 2-3 years is the influencer bitching about its name especially MKBHD who seems to cry out like puu... (I mean flower). Click random auto picture when Sony clearly promoted it as for manual photography and videography. The recent review of Xperia Pro - I by MKBHD clealry shows that he behaved like Puu- I mean flower with his half arse review without even covering videography when that phone is launched especially as a Videography phone. Nevertheless would expect you to cover the same without any biased review like tha puuu- I mean flower.
He is pathetic. He is not a reviewer or tech expert whatsoever. He is a paid influencer whose job is promote the brands that pay him, or give him benefits. Any brand that doesn't do so will find itself largely smeared by him through a bullshit narrative he will push....
@@The-Heart-Will-Testify correct. He literally has a deal with Apple. So how can anyone take him seriously? He is not an objective reviewer whatsoever.
The fact that these phones are aimed for tech enthusiasts allows them to go bonkers with their ideas. They don't care about sales at this point, they just show what they are capable of doing with a smartphone.
I think Sony is trying to sell the basic headphone jack, easy-pull SIM tray, Micro SD card support, etc. as main selling points, and hence, putting the price tag of $950. This might not end well for the Xperia 5 line-up.
It seems to be very bad strategy by sony. Surely they have been targeted it towards tech enthusiasts but that won't be justification for higher pricing. It's just too ridiculously high that it even beat apple and then again specifications aren't such spectacular or unique to being get noticed
Not to mention only 2 years of updates and security😐. Like seriously wtf. Expensive and barely supported. This is why people flock to samsung , apple and xiaomi
The Xperia 5 series appeals to me. My first Android phone was the Sony Xperia Z1. The 5 mk iii is big-yet compact enough, the android experience is nearly stock-like, and the specifications are fantastic! I hope by next year's edition, Sony improves the computational photography and reduces the price. And release in India please! I will not buy any Chinese phone anymore but the two Android models I like -- Pixel 6 and Sony Xperia 5 -- neither are available in India! :(
My Xperia 1 is still getting security patches which is more than 2 years old. Its just a rumour that Xperia gets updates for only 2 years. And its ridiculous to say that they are expensive with so much more features than poor sammy or useless apples
Thank you for the video. Hopefully you will inspire some new users to Sony phones. My favorite is still the Xperia ZL, I used it for 6 years and I still have it and it works well, but no updates in a decade and now the US is shutting down 3G networks so it's just too out-dated. I think it's the perfect size and it has wonderfully grippy back texture. I just bought a 5 III and I do like it, but it's too big haha. For the last 2 years I was using the XZ2 compact, but same issue with 3G calling going away I needed to upgrade. More truly compact phones from Sony please! They are so wonderful!
where is your source that the xperia 1iii uses smaller resolution then the 4k most of the time? i cant seem to find that anywhere , and it was a huge disadvantage that it is kept in 4k because of battery use. but to me it didnt seem to have changed. there is no single source that says that
Thanks for the review. I am very interested in knowing more about the heat problem of the snapdragon 888 int this phone. For normal use such as social media, watching youtube, playing Spotify and taking photos or recording short videos does it also cause annoying heat so it is not comfortable to hold?
Now that Sony mobile has been merged into Sony corp, i really wish they think of making a comeback to India. Of all the brands to have ever existed, Sony is that one brand along with LG(rip) which stayed true to what a smartphone shuld be like at its core. Atleast the Xperia 10 and 5 series have good scope in the market if just like u said, they are priced right. Now that One plus has turned into Oppo, Sony has a chance, but like always, i dont think they will ever grab it.
Nice video, sony appears to be an a midlife crisis rn😅, like looking back at the golden years of sony//ericsson phones, I really want them to succeed and greet to know the’re going all in with the in house collabs , reminds me of Oneplus. Like this phone, also will we get a review on that asus chromebook?
Well you're endorsing buying phones from 28mobile and it's a good option to get phones which are not otherwise available in India, but what about the servicing of such phones if we do get any issues on the phone later on and want to get it repaired? Any options available for such things?
Been wanting to change phones (currently using pixel 4a) for a few months now. And i HATE that the options are huge-a$$ behemoths. Seriously considered switching to iphone 13 mini but I'm not that immersed in iOS. And then this. This ticks most of the checkboxes for me (headphone jack, stereo speakers, and i wanted to try 120mhz screen for a while now). I think I've found my next phone. Thanks for taking time to discuss the things that are consumer-centric.
Sony can dominate the best camera phone market and/or the gaming phone market I believe if they made a gaming phone it would dominate the gaming phone market.
My frnd is coming from Japan this week and he asked me which phone to get, I have opted for Pixel 6 coz of its software support. If Sony commits 5 yrs support I will consider it. For now I will settle with Sorta SeaForm Pixel 6 + IPhone se 2020🙂.
Too bad this is not available in india. i was looking for a flagship phone with both headphone jack and expandable storage. Couldn't find a single phone. had to sacrifice headphone jack in the end and got a s20 fe 5g.
Under display fingerprint scanner is not superior to a proper fingerprint scanner, its slow and also less reliable and also not as durable, it just feels futuristic.
Had an s10 and needed to upgrade. I had to say F U to Samsung and decline from getting the s22 for taking away the sd card and headphone jack. That's why I went for the 5 iii.
2:59 Please don't keep mobile phones under your cat. Cats are warm animals, the mobile phone gets warm unnecessarily due to this. And you know what happens when phone gets warm these days... 💥
Great review. Purchased mine and the only regrets are no 5G in the U.S., this phone also loses wifi connectivity after the initial setup. It also has an annoying vibration when the finger print sensor is used to unlock it. Sony's customer support seems non existent.
No. Poor and lousy in display fp. Side mounted is the best location. See how disaster the pixel 6 pro in screen fp. We want to unlock the phone without even looking at the screen.
People have just lost their interest and trust in Sony TBH. They have launched some good devices in the last few yrs but haven't got the response from people.
@@C4ETech true . None of my relatives nowadays considers sony when buying a new smartphone. Looks like they give much more importance to other tech stuff -cameras, televisions and all.
Soo glad to see that sony has stick on their routine and making an excellent smartphone however the price and accessories matter's a lot while purchasing a smart phone sony can do much better and offering all the useful feature instead of selling just a junk in different pieces p.s. 🍎 sucks
How much did it cost you including everything? I am thinking to buy it. If they do a relaunch in India, I would buy their phones in a heartbeat. I bought only their phones till xperia Xzs. After that they left market before I decided to change. Its youtubers who ruined Sony's brand even when they were so good. Everyone got paid by samsung and hence not a lot of other companies could compete except chinese ones due to their price.
Do you guys think current Sony Flagships are underrated?
Amazing video Ash! Any idea if Volte and Vowifi works in India even if we import the phone?
Definitely
Yes
Yup..
Sony phones are always underrated
I care about every phone that has a headphone jack and micro sd card slot
This is the one I really want. This is so much more a daily driver than the 4k screen etc.
The major positive is it has stock android while offering beast specs
Agreed! Sony should definitely start launching some devices in India!
My first smartphone was actually a Sony Xperia ZR and I vividly remember how awesome it was. Water resistance under 20K in 2015 was such an underrated feature. I still miss the dedicated shutter button on the side of the phone.
Loved this review!
#30Squad
Perfect title, just leaving a thumbs up here!!
Much appreciated Sid!
This phone is absolutely amazing! Sony has done a great job with this phone. The only issue is marketting and price. If Sony nails these, huge success is waiting for Sony!
I found them on Amazon for $800 which makes them a really good deal for me. I guess they took out the $200 headphone bundle from the $1000 price. Works for me
I haven't seen one of your videos since I was a kid an had a Sony Xperia Z! I'm glad to see you're still making content and your quality has improved so much, well done man.
I've just recently sold my iPhone 13 Pro because it was too heavy and uncomfortable and ordered the Xperia 5 iii. Thanks for making a good review on this phone there are barely any out there!
thanks brother, this made my day!!!
Fabulous review, Ordered mine yesterday really excited for it to arrive now.
I still have my Xperia L from 2013, surprusingly still working :D
The back panel is broken and the camera shutter button fell off (lol), but gotta agree - they do make very compelling devices, always have. Sony still remains my favorite :)
really still working 😃
@@youflix8673 haha yes! not using it anymore but I power it on ocassionally for the nostalgia :')
I still have the micromax canvas gold from 2012..yup still working with a 3g bsnl sim on with some ghost touch issues,failed power key and a battery degraded to almost 15-20 percent of the original capacity.
However, much impressive for a 15k phone right? Yes 15k was not cheap in 2012.
my oldest xperia (my first android smartphone) was the miro... it still works up to now... eversince, i only use xperia as personal and work phone (separate ones)... buying other phones just for collections really...
used to have nokia basic phones before as personal phones, before shifting to xperia...
"If the stars align" ....yeah I remember that line
Well well well .... 😉
Sony phones have been really good but they're underrated just coz they're specifically targeted for tech enthusiast people. As always Great video Ash 🌚
Thanks for sharing your thoughts mate! Appreciate the support!🙌
You have been watching far too much of that clown Marquis Brown who apprently gets paid to say "enthusiast" 7000 times a video
They are underrated because they are Dmn overpriced and out of the reach for 90 percentage people in India.Who would buy a experia mark 3 at 70-80k when comparable or better(in many aspects) phones are available under 50K
Eg: Iphone 12, s20 fe all are much capable devices under 50k.They are also better point to shoot cameras as well.Not to say,a pixel 6 launched at 60k will seal the game for sony.
2 days before I bought Sony xperia 1 it's damn good 👍
where did you buy please tell ?
@@youflix8673 imported from Dubai brother
One of the major reasons for Sony's downfall even after doing great for the last 2-3 years is the influencer bitching about its name especially MKBHD who seems to cry out like puu... (I mean flower). Click random auto picture when Sony clearly promoted it as for manual photography and videography. The recent review of Xperia Pro - I by MKBHD clealry shows that he behaved like Puu- I mean flower with his half arse review without even covering videography when that phone is launched especially as a Videography phone.
Nevertheless would expect you to cover the same without any biased review like tha puuu- I mean flower.
He is pathetic. He is not a reviewer or tech expert whatsoever. He is a paid influencer whose job is promote the brands that pay him, or give him benefits. Any brand that doesn't do so will find itself largely smeared by him through a bullshit narrative he will push....
he is a paid sponsor by apple. that guy is a fraud
@@The-Heart-Will-Testify correct. He literally has a deal with Apple. So how can anyone take him seriously? He is not an objective reviewer whatsoever.
My nostalgic favourite sony ...comeback to India
The fact that these phones are aimed for tech enthusiasts allows them to go bonkers with their ideas. They don't care about sales at this point, they just show what they are capable of doing with a smartphone.
Capable of giving 8MP of selfie camera? What a joke!
ye... i would say they make a "prototype" phone to sell their camera sensors...
I think Sony is trying to sell the basic headphone jack, easy-pull SIM tray, Micro SD card support, etc. as main selling points, and hence, putting the price tag of $950. This might not end well for the Xperia 5 line-up.
Very obvious but sad truth! :(
exactly those features are missing on most phones...
It's damn good and waiting since before launch in UK to arrive in india.
We get you excitement mate - But the chances of this one launching in India is pretty low! :(
It seems to be very bad strategy by sony. Surely they have been targeted it towards tech enthusiasts but that won't be justification for higher pricing. It's just too ridiculously high that it even beat apple and then again specifications aren't such spectacular or unique to being get noticed
Not to mention only 2 years of updates and security😐. Like seriously wtf. Expensive and barely supported. This is why people flock to samsung , apple and xiaomi
The Xperia 5 series appeals to me. My first Android phone was the Sony Xperia Z1. The 5 mk iii is big-yet compact enough, the android experience is nearly stock-like, and the specifications are fantastic! I hope by next year's edition, Sony improves the computational photography and reduces the price. And release in India please! I will not buy any Chinese phone anymore but the two Android models I like -- Pixel 6 and Sony Xperia 5 -- neither are available in India! :(
Does this support volte/vowifi for Indian operators?
SONY S FLAGSHIPS ARE SO UNDERRATED
I love the video title and the quote. It is an excellent phone but people are just not going to care. Excellent review btw.
sad, but true
My Xperia 1 is still getting security patches which is more than 2 years old. Its just a rumour that Xperia gets updates for only 2 years. And its ridiculous to say that they are expensive with so much more features than poor sammy or useless apples
great video man
Glad you enjoyed it, i appreciate it :D
Side-mounted fingerprint works faster than in-display tho. Also u can custom the google button on Android12 to anything u want 🥰
The heating issue on 1iii has been pretty much solved
Surprised that how you avoided showing Xperia Pro i in all of the Sony phones recently launched.
Video is up to 4K 60?? Where? Just in the cinema pro app right? And in 21:9. Normal video goes up to 4k30
Great content my friend! I wanted to ask you about connectivity of these new sony phones. Will they work fine in India?
You mentioned Ali express but that is banned in India.
Do you get any shipping from Ali express in recent times?
Shipments to India are mostly hit or miss!
Sony phones are spot on for so much things
Thank you for the video. Hopefully you will inspire some new users to Sony phones. My favorite is still the Xperia ZL, I used it for 6 years and I still have it and it works well, but no updates in a decade and now the US is shutting down 3G networks so it's just too out-dated. I think it's the perfect size and it has wonderfully grippy back texture. I just bought a 5 III and I do like it, but it's too big haha. For the last 2 years I was using the XZ2 compact, but same issue with 3G calling going away I needed to upgrade. More truly compact phones from Sony please! They are so wonderful!
Great content as always .keep it brother.
From where you get it man!!
I still have my z5 lying around but its display has some issue.
where is your source that the xperia 1iii uses smaller resolution then the 4k most of the time? i cant seem to find that anywhere , and it was a huge disadvantage that it is kept in 4k because of battery use. but to me it didnt seem to have changed. there is no single source that says that
It is selling at 22k now, will it be ok if I buy it now?
Thanks for the review. I am very interested in knowing more about the heat problem of the snapdragon 888 int this phone. For normal use such as social media, watching youtube, playing Spotify and taking photos or recording short videos does it also cause annoying heat so it is not comfortable to hold?
It is better than 1iii. Means much better than any other phones with sd888
Wait where all the views gone? Visited Channel after 1.5 year and surprised..
Now that Sony mobile has been merged into Sony corp, i really wish they think of making a comeback to India. Of all the brands to have ever existed, Sony is that one brand along with LG(rip) which stayed true to what a smartphone shuld be like at its core. Atleast the Xperia 10 and 5 series have good scope in the market if just like u said, they are priced right. Now that One plus has turned into Oppo, Sony has a chance, but like always, i dont think they will ever grab it.
that is amazing... perfect fullscreen.....
How to buy sony phone without custom dutys? 🤔
And what about service for the device, what about parts
Can u even buy this in India ? Or the 5ii
Is there any signal issues or any call quality issues you face ...? Is there any special settings are there for using this phones in India...?
Screen refresh rate?
Nice video, sony appears to be an a midlife crisis rn😅, like looking back at the golden years of sony//ericsson phones, I really want them to succeed and greet to know the’re going all in with the in house collabs , reminds me of Oneplus. Like this phone, also will we get a review on that asus chromebook?
Hey @C4ETech , How was your experience with importing phones to India from 28mobiles?
the google pixel 6a has under display fingerprint but i hate it. it misses more than my sony xperia 5ii did
Was there a intro video?
The only problem I see with this phone is carrier compatibility GSM only.
Does the software include call recorder?
0:03 really liked it if possible everyone should Stop by to read it !
The one dislike is from Ash...he doesn't like things unbalanced
Well that's just a theory :P
@@C4ETech I definitely think it's possible (if sony don't fk it up) this could be a real media juggernaut more than rog or Apple could ever.
After 2 years it's around 200$
Watched on my Sony Xperia 1 III 👍
Noice! How are =you liking the device mate?
@@C4ETech loving it bro! Can't beat 4k 120hz!
Hey ash... Sony 5 III camera or iPhone 13 Pro camera?
Well the Xperia gives you more granular controls while the iPhone is more or less a really good point n shoot!
Perfect One Infact Xperia Is One Of The Underrated The 5 !!! Has Its Own Fan Base Btw This Is A Nice Video
Well you're endorsing buying phones from 28mobile and it's a good option to get phones which are not otherwise available in India, but what about the servicing of such phones if we do get any issues on the phone later on and want to get it repaired? Any options available for such things?
nah man, u are rolling the dice as far as service goes
What about volte/5g/VoWifi in india?
Been wanting to change phones (currently using pixel 4a) for a few months now. And i HATE that the options are huge-a$$ behemoths. Seriously considered switching to iphone 13 mini but I'm not that immersed in iOS. And then this. This ticks most of the checkboxes for me (headphone jack, stereo speakers, and i wanted to try 120mhz screen for a while now). I think I've found my next phone. Thanks for taking time to discuss the things that are consumer-centric.
niceee, asus zenphone 8 is also a possibility
I was under the rock for long time 🙁, when did the channel name got changed from C4ETech to C4ETech English 🤔🤔🤔
a few weeks back I guess - made sense since a lotta channels were going with English titles and regional language - helps keep it easy to find
Sony can dominate the best camera phone market and/or the gaming phone market I believe if they made a gaming phone it would dominate the gaming phone market.
Another awesome review 👍🏻
Hope it comes to India
it wont bro, u need to import it if u wanna try it out
If not for the absolutely ridiculous price tag...I would have certainly bought this.
hmm, i agree, its a little overpriced, the sony tax
@@C4ETech thanks for the response man!!
Once upon a time Sony phones are famous for Camera & Music 💝
it still is famous for music, they have some amazing products in audio
@@C4ETech yaa sure sir but I'm talking about Golden Era of Sony Phones.
very good review
how much extra u pay as customs fee?
Y didn’t u review mi 11 lite 5g
ordered from 28mobiles for mark 3 and got charged of 45k extra for customs and Shipping way too high for Sony
Not Worth
@@kanvirsingh834 1.30 mark 3 512gb and 45k for customs and shipping included..There are people selling Mark 5 & 6 at good Price on OLX India .
My frnd is coming from Japan this week and he asked me which phone to get, I have opted for Pixel 6 coz of its software support. If Sony commits 5 yrs support I will consider it. For now I will settle with Sorta SeaForm Pixel 6 + IPhone se 2020🙂.
Is this model released in india??
noe, wont release in india, u need to import it if u want it
Can anyone tell how to import it ?
Well 28Mobile is a way...
@@C4ETech they ask to much extra money
Too bad this is not available in india. i was looking for a flagship phone with both headphone jack and expandable storage.
Couldn't find a single phone. had to sacrifice headphone jack in the end and got a s20 fe 5g.
Where to buy sony phones in India?
cant in india - 28mobiles stocks it and are legit
Under display fingerprint scanner is not superior to a proper fingerprint scanner, its slow and also less reliable and also not as durable, it just feels futuristic.
I NEVER USED A SONY PHONE BEFORE NOW ALL I WANT A SONY PHONE
haha, its a good phone, has its quirks tho
Samsung can give a try for 4k hdr display and an ir blaster
Had an s10 and needed to upgrade. I had to say F U to Samsung and decline from getting the s22 for taking away the sd card and headphone jack. That's why I went for the 5 iii.
2:59 Please don't keep mobile phones under your cat. Cats are warm animals, the mobile phone gets warm unnecessarily due to this. And you know what happens when phone gets warm these days... 💥
i think u have gotten cause and effect wrong, i dint keep it under the cat , the cat got on top of it :P , but point taken
Great review. Purchased mine and the only regrets are no 5G in the U.S., this phone also loses wifi connectivity after the initial setup. It also has an annoying vibration when the finger print sensor is used to unlock it. Sony's customer support seems non existent.
Need xperia imaging
Xperia Pro i
That bigger battery does come at the cost of wireless charging
Where are you located now, ash?
UAE mate :)
@@C4ETech How come you're not in India ash ? You're team is in india, isn't it?
S21 does have a plastic back
This is available for 19k in sinewine if anyone wants to buy in india.
Bro my thoughts they're need to give in-display fingerprint sensor for that price you didn’t talk about it 🤔
No. Poor and lousy in display fp. Side mounted is the best location. See how disaster the pixel 6 pro in screen fp.
We want to unlock the phone without even looking at the screen.
This better than the others . It's worth the same or more. I'd pay that and how can you not mention the SD card slot?!
Xperia - Am i back in 2014
For last 4 years sony deliver nice phones . But pricing is insane 🤐
People have just lost their interest and trust in Sony TBH. They have launched some good devices in the last few yrs but haven't got the response from people.
yup, maybe its too little too late, or - they just dont value their smartphone division as much as their other verticals
@@C4ETech true . None of my relatives nowadays considers sony when buying a new smartphone. Looks like they give much more importance to other tech stuff -cameras, televisions and all.
Can i buy redmi note 10 pro max now
What are your requirements mate?
Its great Sony doesn't market Xperia for India.
I won't care because I have been burned by Sony before(Xperia Z2).
hmm, these devices are a fair bit better than the z2
70k is steeep!!!
Can I get this in India 🥺
Bro india la kidaikkuma
Ipodhikku illa bro!
@@C4ETech k bro thx
Soo glad to see that sony has stick on their routine and making an excellent smartphone however the price and accessories matter's a lot while purchasing a smart phone sony can do much better and offering all the useful feature instead of selling just a junk in different pieces p.s. 🍎 sucks
How much did it cost you including everything? I am thinking to buy it.
If they do a relaunch in India, I would buy their phones in a heartbeat. I bought only their phones till xperia Xzs. After that they left market before I decided to change.
Its youtubers who ruined Sony's brand even when they were so good. Everyone got paid by samsung and hence not a lot of other companies could compete except chinese ones due to their price.
it wud run u 950 usd plus shipping and customs