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We asked, you told us: You definitely think Sony’s new flagships are hot
July 28, 2025
Sony’s latest round of flagships finally made their debut this month. TheSony Xperia 1 IIIandSony Xperia 5 IIInow lead the line for the Japanese firm. But despite their stacked feature set, they may arrive with hefty price tags.
With that being said,we asked youwhat you think of Sony’s new flagships. Are they hot or not? Here’s what you told us.
What do you think of the Xperia 1 III and 5 III?
There was no contest here. With over 1,300 votes tallied, nearly 90% ofAndroid Authorityreaders think Sony’s new flagships are “hot.”
These readers have plenty of evidence to back up their argument, too. The Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III see screen refresh rate upgrades to 120Hz. Both phones also now pack a variable telephoto lens. Other fan favorites, like the 3.5mm headphone jack, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and flagship Qualcomm silicon return.
Not everyone feels this way, though. Just 10.6% of readers believe the phones are nothing to write home about. These readers may have some ammo, too. Sony hasn’t really pushed the boat out on design, with both devices starkly reminiscent of their predecessors. Fast charging is limited to 30W — decidedly slower than speeds offered by the likes of Xiaomi and OPPO. Sony’s flagships will also likely remain steep investments, too.
Beyond the poll itself, readers had plenty to talk about, too.
Here’s what you had to say
That’s it for this poll. Thanks for your votes and comments. Have any additional thoughts on the Sony flagships or the results? Be sure to drop them down below.
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