Sony Xperia 1 VII launch date formally teased, together with digital camera prowess

We’ve already seen a lot of flagship telephones launch this yr however there are loads extra to come back. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is predicted earlier than the top of this month, and Sony can also be hopping on the Could telephone launch bandwagon. 

The Japanese firm has posted a teaser video to its official YouTube channel saying “the subsequent ONE is coming”. It’s presumed this refers to Sony’s Xperia 1 flagship telephone, which is predicted to be referred to as the Xperia 1 VII this yr, following on from the Xperia 1 VI that launched in Could final yr. 

Sony Xperia 1 VII official teaser

The 28-second video doesn’t give an enormous quantity away, although it does exhibit the design from the rear, which seems similar to earlier Xperia 1 gadgets with an extended rectangular construct and flat edges. 

It additionally teases zoom digital camera options, while a vibrant triangle connecting a TV, digital camera and music system, suggests the system will as soon as once more pull from Sony’s Bravia TVs, Alpha cameras and Walkman merchandise. 

When will the Sony Xperia 1 VII be introduced?

Nothing else is revealed by way of the teaser, aside from the launch date in fact, which is pinned as Could 13, 2025, kicking off at 11:00 Japan time, which is 22:00 ET time on Could 12 and 19:00 PT time. Current reviews have claimed the system would possibly solely be launched in Japan instantly nevertheless, with rumors suggesting there might be a delay of a number of months till it seems in Europe and the UK, whereas it’s nonetheless unclear whether or not it’s going to come to the US in any respect. The Xperia VI didn’t and whereas a Sony flagship has appeared as a list on the FCC, it’s not a sure it’s the Xperia VII in the mean time. 

By way of what the subsequent Sony Xperia might supply, we might want to wait till Could 12 (of you’re within the US) for the official particulars, although rumors have claimed the Xperia VII will include efficiency upgrades, together with sporting the Snapdragon 8 Elite below its hood, in addition to a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto digital camera with 70-200mm focal size. 

It’s additionally claimed to have a 5,000mAh battery, 30W quick charging help and a 4K show with a 120Hz refresh charge. 

For now, all we all know for certain is Sony will announce a brand new Xperia on Could 12 or Could 13 relying on the place you might be on the earth, and it’s very more likely to be the Xperia 1 VII so not less than it’s only some days to attend earlier than all the main points are revealed.


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