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Summary: The Sony Xperia 1 VII has leaked in high-res renders, revealing a design that sticks closely to its predecessor. The camera bump looks thicker this time, possibly hinting at upgraded hardware, while specs like the 6.5-inch display, side fingerprint sensor, and headphone jack remain unchanged.
It’s expected to launch later this year with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12-16GB RAM options, and Sony’s signature triple-camera system with a periscope zoom.We love Sony’s smartphones. It’s too bad the company is not quite the juggernaut in the smartphone space anymore.
But the good news for Sony fans is that if you’re looking for a new flagship Sony handset, you’re in luck. Thanks to high-res renders of the Sony Xperia 1 VII by @OnLeaks, in collaboration with XpertPick, we have a clear idea of the phone’s design.Sony Xperia 1 VII designAssuming these renders are accurate, the Xperia 1 VII doesn’t look too different from its predecessor.
It’s not a bad thing. The design of the Sony Xperia 1 VI is actually pretty nice. Sony has maintained the overall design of its phones over the years with some refinements here and there, but otherwise, it still screams “Sony” in its design.
We’re talking about flat edges all around the phone with a bit of chamfering. The buttons are still on the side of the phone. It also looks like Sony is sticking with the vertical camera orientation.
We’re also not sure if it’s the renders, but the camera module does look slightly bigger than the previous model. Hopefully, this means an upgraded sensor or lenses. However, XpertPick confirms that the module is thicker.
The phone’s dimensions are 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.
5mm. For context, the Xperia 1 VI measures 162 x 74 x 8.2mm.
What we know so farSony hasn’t confirmed when it will launch the Xperia 1 VII. However, we heard that the company plans on releasing the phone this year.In terms of specs, the Xperia 1 VII will retain the same 6.
5-inch display as its predecessor. The phone comes with an integrated fingerprint sensor inside the power button on the right side of the phone. There are also dual front-firing speakers and a 3.
5mm audio jack, a rarity in smartphones these days.The phone also packs a triple-camera setup that includes a periscope zoom lens. A February report suggests that Sony will use the Exmor T sensor for all the rear cameras.
As for its performance, since this is a flagship phone launching in 2025, the Xperia 1 VII will most likely use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It is rumored to come with 12GB of base RAM but will offer 16GB as an option, along with 256GB and 512GB storage.Lastly, the phone is expected to be priced at $1,399 and could launch in May.
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