The release date of the Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI is set for May 15

Sony has finally confirmed the launch of its upcoming Xperia 1 smartphone on May 15. Earlier reports pointed to a May 17 launch event for the Xperia phone. We can expect the Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI smartphones at the event.

Sony Xperia 1 VI

According to the latest rumors, the Xperia 1 VI will feature a 2K OLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, BRAVIA HDR remaster technology, and 48MP triple rear cameras with a 24mm wide-angle lens (48mm with 2X optical zoom) , 16mm ultra wide angle. lens and a telephoto zoom 85-170 mm (up to 7X Zoom).

The phone is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, with improved heat spread and a vapor chamber to prevent overheating. It is said to pack a 5000mAh battery with wireless and reverse wireless charging and upgraded battery health technology.

Sony Xperia 10 VI

The Sony Xperia 10 VI is said to feature a 21:9 OLED display, main + ultra-wide cameras, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, IP65 and IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance, and a 5000mAh battery, while maintaining the predecessor's lightweight design .

Release time

The May 15 Sony Xperia announcement is scheduled for 4:00 PM JST (12:30 PM IST). The company offers a live broadcast of the event, as usual.