Sony’s Xperia smartphones are identified for his or her lengthy and slim type issue which is primarily because of the show kind utilized by the corporate. In accordance with a brand new rumor, the Japanese model will embrace a extra normal profile with a wider show starting with their flagship Xperia 1 VI or Mark 6.
Sony Xperia 1 VI’s new shorter dimensions
Over on China’s Weibo, leaker and Sony fanatic Zack Bucks (by way of NotebookCheck) first detailed Sony’s plans to undertake a show with a 19.5:9 ratio within the Xperia 1 VI, ditching the unconventional 21:9 ratio from the Xperia 1 VI (review). Consequently, the general dimensions of the system will probably be shorter however wider. As well as, it talked about the 4K decision of the panel will probably be downgraded to 2K+ throughout the identical 6.5-inch display measurement.
Within the newest publish from the identical account, it shared what appears to be the precise dimensions of the handset labeled as “Xperia XX”, with the 2 characters presumably denoting the Mark VI as the following naming conference. In accordance with the publish, the system measures 162 × 74.4 × 8.45 mm, which confirms the shorter size and longer width, making it a wee bit thicker than the Sony Xperia 1 V at 165 × 71 × 8.3 mm.
This additionally locations the Xperia VI’s measurement similar to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S24+ (review) or the OnePlus 12 (review), though there are minor variations in thickness between these smartphones.
Sony Xperia 1 VI design and key specs
Regardless of the brand new type issue, it’s touted the Xperia VI will retain a lot of the acquainted design language of its predecessor. This implies the again will characteristic a vertical digicam array that sits on an elliptical island. It did not point out whether or not Sony will use the thick high and backside bezels or if it should change to a punch-hole panel with uniform bezels.
In regards to the different key specs, the Xperia VI ought to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC whereas presumably sporting a 48 MP triple rear digicam paired with an anti-fake digital photo system. As common, the system ought to retain the three.5 mm audio jack alongside the devoted digicam shutter key, which is rumored to look in Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16.
Sony is anticipated to announce the Xperia VI within the coming months, with Could because the earliest launch window. Ought to that occur, it will likely be a few months forward of final yr’s Xperia V launch.
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