Sony has now confirmed a launch event for May 15, where the company intends to debut a new Xperia product. This news was shared through the brand’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. This launch event will be live-streamed on YouTube on May 15, 2024, at 16:00 Japan time / 9:00 CEST.

Although the brand has not revealed the exact model it intends to launch on May 15, it is expected to be the flagship Sony Xperia 1 VI. There is also a chance that the Xperia 5 VI and the Xperia 10 VI are also introduced at this launch event.

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Recent leaks suggest that the Xperia 1 VI could debut with a 2K display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and BRAVIA HDR technology. The panel is also said to offer a 240Hz touch sampling rate.

Under the hood, it is likely to be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, paired with a large 5,000mAh battery. For optics, the device is said to feature a 24mm primary lens with an Exmor T for mobile” stacked CMOS image sensor. It will also feature a 16mm lens and an 85-170mm telephoto zoom lens with up to 7X zoom capabilities. More details will likely be shared on May 15, so stay tuned for our coverage of the Sony Xperia launch event.

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