The Sony Xperia 1 III is finally available to pre-order in the Eurozone and at a hefty €1,299. Its delayed release date may hold Sony's flagship back, though.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-Sony-Xperia-1-III-may-seem-overpriced-by-the-time-it-starts-shipping.547397.0.html
I really don't get this release cycle, but I'm relieved the devices are much improved compared to years back.