Detailed specifications of the Sony Xperia 1 VI appear before the launch

Sony is preparing to launch its new flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI, later this month. Before the official launch, MSPoweruser shared details about its camera and other features.

Design and display

The Xperia 1 VI will have frosted textured glass on the back and thin slits on the sides for a better grip. It will be available in black and platinum silver.

The OLED display is 1.5 times brighter than the previous model, with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and variable refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz, aligning with previous leaks of the device missing the 4K display.

The display could include features such as BRAVIA HDR remaster technology and Sunlight viewing mode to improve visibility and outdoor images.

camera

The phone will feature a triple rear camera setup: a 16mm ultra-wide-angle lens, a 24mm wide-angle lens (48mm with 2X optical zoom) and an 85-170mm telephoto zoom lens (up to 7X Zoom) .

Each camera is expected to have a 48MP Exmor T lens. Sony will introduce a new camera app that combines Photography Pro, Videography Pro and Cinema Pro into one.

It will also include human pose estimation technology to better focus on subjects and a new Video Creator app to simplify video production.

Other specifications

The Xperia 1 VI can run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, with improved heat spread and a vapor chamber to prevent overheating. It could have a 5000mAh battery with wireless and reverse wireless charging and updated battery health technology.

The phone will feature a new high-performance audio chip, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, 360 Reality Audio, LDAC and DSEE Ultimate. It will retain the 3.5mm jack for wired listening and offer gaming features such as a 240Hz touch scan rate and an FPS optimizer.

In select regions, buyers could get a year of free Sony Pictures movie streaming and up to five movie titles remastered with IMAX video and DTS sound optimized for the phone.

Release date

Sony's Xperia product launch event is scheduled for May 17, where the Xperia 1 VI is expected to be unveiled.

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