
Sony Xperia 1 VII is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the Xperia 1 VI. Ahead of its anticipated introduction, 5K CAD renders of the purported smartphone are said to have surfaced, giving us the first glimpse at its design. According to a report, the phone may arrive with minimal design changes compared to its predecessor, retaining the same 6.5-inch screen size, a vertical camera module, and similar dimensions as before.
Sony Xperia 1 VII CAD Renders Leak
XpertPick collaborated with tipster OnLeaks for the 5K CAD renders of the purported Sony Xperia 1 VII. As per the report, the phone will measure 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm in terms of dimensions, while its thickness may increase by 11 mm when measured at the rear camera bump. Notably, the current model measures 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm, which suggests a negligible increase in dimensions.
The phone is said to come with vertically placed triple rear camera module
Photo Credit: XpertPick/ OnLeaks
The purported handset is reported to sport the same 6.5-inch screen as the Xperia 1 VI with chunky bezels at both ends. The Xperia 1 VII’s left spine appears to have no buttons at all while the right side may feature the power button, volume rockers, and a dedicated camera shutter button.
The back of the handset is expected to feature a triple camera setup with three distinct vertically stacked camera rings. While exact specifications remain unknown, the report suggests it could come with a periscope lens, in line with its predecessor. There are additional cutouts for the autofocus LED flash, and other elements.
The report hints towards the inclusion of dual front-firing speakers. A 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microphone could be placed at the top, while the phone’s bottom end may get a hybrid SIM slot, a microphone, and the USB Type-C slot for charging. Although specifications remain unknown, the purported Xperia 1 VII is said to be Sony’s first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. More details are expected to surface as the its launch nears.
For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.