Η Sony Xperia 1 V was introduced on May 11, 2023, and everything indicates that the Japanese company is preparing to stick to a similar schedule for the next generation, the Xperia 1 VI. According leaksThe Sony is holding an Xperia launch event on May 17, where it will likely unveil the new flagship smartphone her.
At the moment, information about the Xperia 1 VI is minimal. The smartphone is rumored to retain a design similar to its predecessor, with one key difference: the display is rumored to have less height and more width, leaving behind the 21:9 aspect ratio that characterized previous Xperia 1 devices.
Additionally, leaked information suggests that the 4K resolution may have been removed, while the cameras will likely remain the same as the Xperia 1 V.
The leaks that are circulating include renders based on CAD drawings, which reveal some features of the Xperia 1 VI. According to them, the smartphone will have 6,5 inch screen, dimensions 161,9 x 74,5 x 8,4 mm (less tall and wider than its predecessor) and will retain the headphone jack and dedicated shutter button cameraς.
Although Sony has not officially announced a release date, considering the timing of the Xperia 1 V, it is possible that the launch of the Xperia 1 VI will take place in May 2024.
