The Sony Xperia 1 III starts at AED 550 in the UAE, a steep drop from its original 2021 launch price of $1,299.99, roughly AED 4,774 at the time. Both confirmed listings come from boutique import retailers rather than major UAE chains, and neither provides a customer rating, so confirming whether stock is new or used is worth doing before buying. It runs on the Snapdragon 888 chip and was genuinely the first smartphone globally with a 4K 120Hz OLED display, a technical claim to fame Sony held onto for some time. Compared to the newer Xperia 1 VII, this older model ships with the now dated Android 11 and uses a less flexible telephoto lens.
Sony Xperia 1 III Price in UAE
The Xperia 1 III was Sony’s flagship for 2021, now available at a steep discount through boutique UAE import retailers.
Both prices sit far below this phone’s original 2021 launch price of $1,299.99, roughly AED 4,774 at the time. This kind of markdown is plausible for a five year old flagship, but combined with two smaller import retailers rather than major UAE chains, confirming whether stock is new or used is worth doing directly with the seller.
Prices last verified: 3 August 2026
Sony Xperia 1 III Key Features
The First Smartphone Globally With a 4K 120Hz OLED Display
According to GSMArena’s launch coverage, this was genuinely the first phone in the world to combine a 4K resolution panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, a technical first for the industry at the time.
A Genuinely Flexible Variable Telephoto Lens
According to TechRadar’s hands on review, the telephoto camera uses a variable focal length lens with Zeiss T* coating, genuinely more flexible than the fixed focal length telephoto lenses common on rival phones at the time.
A Dedicated Headphone Jack, Still Present in 2021
This model kept a 3.5mm headphone jack alongside wireless and reverse wireless charging, a combination that already felt uncommon among flagships even back in 2021.
Outdated Software by Current Standards
This model shipped with Android 11, now several generations behind current software, worth factoring in given how much has changed in Android since 2021.
Sony Xperia 1 III Full Specifications
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Where to Buy Sony Xperia 1 III in UAE
The Xperia 1 III is confirmed available through two boutique import retailers in the UAE, rather than major retail chains.
| Store | Price (AED) | Offer Details | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
FSA Trading BEST DEAL |
AED 550 | 256GB, storage confirmed | Buy from FSA Trading |
Fone Zone |
AED 650 | 256GB, 8GB RAM, Frosted Gray confirmed | Buy from Fone Zone |
Neither retailer is a major UAE chain like Amazon, Noon, Sharaf DG, or Carrefour, and no customer rating is available for either listing. Confirm stock condition, warranty terms, and whether the unit is new or used directly with the seller before purchasing.
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This page was last updated on 3 August 2026 by Durr e Ahsan Waqas. We may earn a commission if you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you. All prices include VAT and are subject to change.