TL;DR A massive leak may have revealed a plethora of new details about the Sony Xperia 1 VI. Sony is reportedly streamlining its camera apps into one user-friendly app inspired by Sony’s Alpha series camera. The Xperia 1 VI could run on a Qualcomm 8 Gen 3 processor. Sony has managed to keep information about the upcoming Xperia 1 VI well under wraps. A recent report provides a more complete picture of what to expect.
The folks over at MSPoweruser have shared new information about the Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering camera, audio, design, display, performance, battery life, gaming features, and perks for owners. Starting with the design, rumors suggest a similar monolithic slab design but with frosted textured glass on the back. The device could come in Black and Platinum Silver colorways. The display is rumored to be OLED with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and variable refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz.
For the rear camera setup, expect an ultrawide angle 16mm lens, wide-angle 24mm lens, and telephoto zoom 85-170mm lens. Sony will consolidate its camera apps into one inspired by its Alpha series cameras. The Xperia 1 VI may run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with improved heat diffusion and a vapor chamber. A 5,000mAh battery with wireless and reverse wireless charging is rumored, along with enhanced battery health technology.
Additional features include a high-performance audio chip, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, and a 3.5mm jack. Gaming features like a 240Hz touch scanning rate and FPS optimizer are expected. Movie lovers may enjoy one year of free Sony Pictures movie streaming and access to remastered Sony movie titles optimized for the handset.
Leaked pricing for Taiwan suggests the Xperia 1 VI could cost TWD 39,900 (~$1,233 USD). Have a tip? Email news@androidauthority.com.