What you need to know
- Evan Blass publishes images of the upcoming Xperia 1 VI from Sony.
- They point out the design and outstanding features of the device.
- The device supports wireless charging and has a BRAVIA-powered display.
As we approach the launch of Sony’s flagship Xperia 1 VI smartphone, we’re seeing more and more eye-catching leaks of the phone as new marketing images emerge – thanks to Evan Blass.
Blass took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the official images of the Xperia 1 VI, showing the device from almost every angle. According to the marketing renders, Sony’s next Android flagship will feature a textured finish on the back and also in the middle frame.
There’s also a triple camera setup on the back (based on ZEISS), the specifications of which were revealed in a new leak last week. It includes an ultra-wide-angle camera, a wide-angle primary camera, and a periscope lens. The main lens in the setup is Sony’s “Exmor T for Mobile” lens.
On the front, unlike other prominent flagships, Sony uses a display with minimal bezels that hides the selfie shooter at the top, instead of a traditional punch-hole cutout.
The new promotional images also suggest that the display will be powered by the company’s own BRAVIA engine. They state that a decent 5000mAh battery capacity will power the device, which supports wireless and reverse wireless charging.
Additionally, Blass’s images also show the Xperia 1 VI’s emphasis on audio playback, as in addition to 360-degree real-time audio and LDAC support, it also has the good old 3.5mm headphone jack paired with Hi-Res audio -Wireless audio certification (also for wireless) and DSEE Ultimate AI-based technology to achieve “more high quality for your compressed music”.
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The new marketing images from Blass follow a major leak that showed the color variants of the Xperia 1 VI alongside its mid-range sibling, the Xperia 10 VI. Blas also leaked Promotional materials for the mid-range handset, revealing features such as stereo speaker setup, in-camera zoom capabilities and more.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Xperia 1 VI and its mid-range sibling, the Xperia 10 VI, are gearing up for an unveiling on May 17 in Tokyo, where we got to see what else Sony is bringing.