Sony Xperia 1 VI Leaks & Rumours (May 2024)

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is expected to drop in two short weeks with a Sony announcement expected on May 17, and a Docomo announcement set for either the 15th or 16th. What do we think we know about Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone? It's getting a major overhaul, that's what, switching from 21:9 to 19.5:9, cranking down the resolution to 2.5K, while ramping up that zoom to a tasty 7.1x from the periscope camera.

Check out this leaks and rumours video, and I've also added a wishlist for things I want to see in the Xperia 1 VI when it eventually does drop.

00:00 – Intro
00:25 – TechEdit goodies
01:00 – Leaks & release date
01:28 – Xperia 3 Mark 1?
01:55 – 360º render & Screen
02:55 – Bigger camera?
03:30 – Lower Price
04:30 – Rumours & Camera
04:55 – Same sensors as 1 V?
05:45 – 7.1x zoom periscope
06:45 – Sony AI
07:35 – No 4K 21:9 screen
08:00 – My Wishlist

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[tech_edit]

Excited for the Xperia 1 VI? I am. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a proven powerhouse, extra screen width sounds great for my oversized hands, and a 7.1x periscope camera means we're not getting a recycled camera system! Let's hope its price is competitive. Let me know what you think and stay tuned for loads of hands-on stuff when the phone drops. Basil

[rstein]

I love how Sony still keeps the bezel. Far better than the punch hole on other Android phones & the infamous notch/pill on iPhone.

[joelconolly]

I never saw the the 4K screen as a gimmick. If you record in 4K, wouldn't it be logical to see it in 4K? The details isn't even lost and the screen size doesn't impact it too much. Besides, it reverts to 1080p most of the time anyways. If Samsung puts 4K in their smartphones people would go bananas and call it "best thing since sliced bread" which would be BS.
You'll never appreciate something until it's gone.

I just hope we get a Premium version with 4K. Even if it's at the expense of battery life, size or aspect ratio. Fingers crossed I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[SonyEnthusiast]

Sony needs to bring back the led notification‼️

[NT_]

I just purchased the Xperia 1V. Im expecting it by tomorrow. I was hesitant a bit because i thought why not wait a few weeks and get the new one coming out. Ive seena lot of reviews on the 1V and im already sold. Ive had the Samsung s10E since 2019 haha. Its about time I upgrade. I almost went with the S24Ultra but Im already invested in the Sony systems. I own the Sony A7RV a fantastic camera for sure. The fact that i can use the phone as a monitor just by usb is amazing!

[zaraizara]

the reason i got xperia 1 and 1III is because of 21 by 9 ratio. if they change that, i think i would be better to upgrade to galaxy s24 ultra or s25 ultra instead.

[jGRite]

Sony.
For me no one else has a headphone jack, and expandable storage so this is my only option.

[sonjohn]

I do hope 4k stays on the screen, especially since companies are moving their resolutions towards that anyway. They increase every year, so Sony would already be ahead of that.

[rocky.c.s]

Sony should give us options, the 4k 120fps display was sweet, but if we could drop it to 1080p 60fps to save battery it could last longer

[modestman]

Bring back led notification light back sony!!!

[sonyfan]

I don't understand the majority of people, please if you see this comment DON'T IGNORE ME AND RESPOND!... we all know that since the release of Snapdragon 800, all phones are fast enough to do the work in terms of everything, camera + streaming + gaming + watching videos etc... i have Xperia Z2 and nexus 5 and they both with Snapdragon 800 and they are fast enough till this day and the camera is good, so my question is... Why some people complains about little cons in the modern phones like a spoiled child? And why are you concerned with the newer phone if your previous phone works perfectly?

[seanburns]

I just hope they sort out the softness on the full zoom as last model had very soft full optical zoom images

[tijokurian]

Wish Sony keep their signature 21:9 aspect ratio for their flagship phones or atleast provide secondary options for customers in limited quantities.

[CubeShimmy]

I'm still waiting for a perfect in my own terms Xperia phone. I tally hope it's gonna be this year.

I also subscribed to your channel 😇

[reinhardtpeter]

I have the expectation that most of the mentioned specs will not come true😢

[petronioalves-qncg]

Q lindo parabéns meu amigão eu já tive 3 Xperia na época m2 e m4 z5

[eduardodavid]

Just if can choose resolution screen..

[maarteneh]

I was curious about this phone and was thinking about switching to Sony, but I think, camera wise, it will be no match for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

[RYANBdzeasy]

That's why they have HS Power Control on Game Enhancer.
You just need to Charge it while playing. 🤷
Less heat less throttle.
No worries about the battery from degrading.

[HikeRelax_adv]

Can anyone tell Sony to sell their phones easier... because it is so hard to buy Sony phones besides it's expensive...