Sony has launched far fewer telephones than different mainstream manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi, however its merchandise typically contend for a spot on our record of the very best Android smartphones. After toying with slight variations within the Xperia lineup, Sony has fixated on a specific design language and specs template, and leaks recommend the upcoming Xperia 1 V refuses to deviate. We now have a launch date for the telephone, which ought to clear the air additional.
In a tweet, Sony confirmed “the subsequent One,” the Xperia 1 V, will debut globally on Could 11, 2023. The launch commences at 1 p.m. in Japan, which is midnight in Jap Time. The occasion will likely be streamed dwell on YouTube. In case you’re excited by watching it, we advise you arrange a reminder utilizing the participant under.
The language of the tweet and the video teaser appear to indicate Sony will solely speak concerning the Xperia 1 V. Nevertheless, the corporate unveiled the Xperia 10 IV finally 12 months’s occasion the place the Xperia 1 IV was the headliner. So, it’s doable the corporate might pull a “yet another factor” like Apple and introduce the smaller Xperia 10 V as nicely.
So far as the design and specs go, earlier leaks and rumors concerning the Xperia 1 V recommend we’re in for a well-recognized rollercoaster this 12 months, with upgraded internals at greatest. The outward design stays unchanged with a vertically stacked triple rear digital camera configuration, a 6.5-inch display screen, acquainted fingerprint reader and shutter button placement, and our outdated pal — the headphone jack.
On the within, Sony is anticipated to make use of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and 16GB of RAM, all fueled by a 5,000mAh battery. The first digital camera might be a 48MP sensor, whereas different shooters together with the selfie digital camera ought to be 12MP models.
That stated, the Xperia 1 IV wasn’t a shabby telephone, and if the rumors are true, its successor might be a strong, well-rounded bundle as nicely. Our solely remorse can be Sony’s unwillingness to make use of a brand new design for the rear of the telephone.