These Sony phones offer amazing screens, powerful cameras – if you’re a Sony fan, there’s a phone in here for you.
Topping the best Sony phones is easily the Sony Xperia 1 III. It’s expensive so it won’t be for everyone, but below it are plenty of more affordable options. Naming conventions are a little tricky here. For instance, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a high-end handset with a smaller screen than the previous flagship, the Sony Xperia 1 III – albeit at a lower price. Fortunately, we’ve narrowed things down and deciphered the strange naming conventions. We’re also eagerly waiting for the Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV which are likely to be announced at some point this year. For now, here are the best Sony phones. Below is a complete rundown along with pros and cons to help you decide what’s best for you. The Sony Xperia 1 III is the top Sony flagship, with the highlight being that it’s the world’s first smartphone with a 4K 120Hz display. That’s arguably overkill, but it’s certainly impressive, with its 6.5-inch OLED display being among the best screens you’ll find on a smartphone. Other aspects of the Sony Xperia 1 III also impress a lot, particularly its battery life, which in our review we found outperformed most flagships, despite the phone only having a middling 4,500mAh capacity. This is that rare flagship phone that also has a 3.5mm headphone port, which will be a big selling point for some, and the Sony Xperia 1 III additionally has top-end power, and a capable camera setup, which along with main, ultra-wide and depth sensors also has a 12MP adaptive telephoto camera, which can shift between 2.9x and 4.4x optical zoom. There’s no in-screen fingerprint scanner, and the long and narrow design won’t suit everyone, but those issues aside this is up there with the best flagships from any brand – and it’s priced accordingly. Read our in-depth review: Sony Xperia 1 III With an elongated design that prioritizes landscape media content, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a great option for those that love to stream on the move.
