Sony Xperia 1 VI New Aspect Ratio Seen on Leaked Renders

The upcoming Sony Xperia 1 VI has been the subject of several rumors, suggesting it will feature a design similar to its predecessor but with a slightly different screen aspect ratio—less tall and a bit wider. Additionally, it is rumored that the 4K resolution might be dropped, and the camera setup could remain unchanged from the Xperia 1 V.

Today, leaked CAD-based renders give us a first look at the Sony Xperia 1 VI. According to these renders, the phone will sport a 6.5-inch screen, retain the headphone jack, and include a dedicated camera shutter button on the right side.

The Xperia 1 VI is reported to measure 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm, making it less tall and wider than its predecessor, which measured 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm. This marks a shift from the 21:9 screen aspect ratio that made previous Xperia 1 models distinctive, moving towards the more common aspect ratios of 19:9 to 20:9 seen in many current flagship devices.

As for the 4K resolution, it appears Sony may abandon this feature, which, despite being innovative, has not significantly impacted sales compared to competitors with lower resolutions. The industry trend suggests that 4K resolution on smartphones is not widely adopted, reinforcing this potential decision by Sony.

While the exact release date of the Xperia 1 VI remains unknown, the Xperia 1 V was announced in May of last year. Therefore, it is plausible that Sony might unveil the Xperia 1 VI around the same time this year, continuing its annual update cycle.

Published on 06/11/24 9:27 | by Rawa John