The Samsung Galaxy Fold is yet to get a new release date following the string of display issues that plagued review units. Huawei’s Mate X won’t be arriving soon too with the troubles the manufacturer is currently facing. If you want another foldable device from a top manufacturer, then you may want to look forward to Sony’s Xperia F. However, you will have to wait until next year.
A report has surfaced that reveals Sony is developing a device that is currently referred to as the Xperia F 5G. The Japanese phone maker is said to be in talks with Samsung to supply OLED displays with a 21:18 aspect ratio.
The name alone hints at the device having a foldable display. However, the aspect ratio also contains hidden info. The new Xperia 1 has an aspect ratio of 21:9 which means this device with an aspect ratio of 21:18 is similar to having two Xperia 1 phones side-by-side. The only way for this design to work is if it is foldable.
The source also says the Xperia F 5G will launch in 2020 alongside the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and from the name, we know it is also a 5G device. There are speculations that its arrival alongside the next-gen Sony console may mean it will have some gaming features.
Sony says its devices are designed to provide entertainment, so it won’t be unusual if the Xperia F 5G has special features tied to the PS5. And with it supporting 5G, it may be the birth of new ways for owners to play console-grade games on their smartphone.
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