Sony last week announced the Android 12 upgrade plan for a total of five devices — Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, Xperia PRO-I, Xperia 1 II, and Xperia 5 II. Some of these models are now beginning to receive the update, namely the Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, and the Xperia PRO-I.

Aside from the brand new system interface and all of that Material You goodness, the Xperia Android 12 update also brings a host of improvements to system functions. Some of the newly added features include long screenshots, conversation widgets, and call recording.

A new emergency call function has also been added, allowing a very speedy emergency call dial simply by tapping the power button 5 times. There’s also fresh support for emergency contacts.

The one-handed mode has also received a complete revamp. Just slide down on the bottom navigation bar and the mobile phone interface will sink to the bottom, making it easier to reach the content at the top of the screen.

The two apps, Photography Master and Movie Master, have also been further optimized. First of all, they have added a prompt page, through which one can easily access tips and tricks. The second is for photographers, adding custom functions for AEL buttons, DISP buttons, and function menu buttons, making the app more convenient to use.

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Sony has officially pushed a stable Android 12 update to its Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III. The update is only available to the dual-SIM variants of the phone, at least for now.

Those owning the Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III  possessing model numbers XQ-BC72 and XQ-BQ72 have started receiving the new Android 12 OS. But it is currently only pushed to devices in Russia. It is an OTA update with build number 61.1.A.1.149.

The update brings new features like the long screenshots, one-handed mode, and Nearby Share. It also has a feature called Extra Dim where it allows the phone’s display to go even dimmer than the lowest brightness setting.

It also brings another useful feature where it tells users if any app is using the microphone or camera without you knowing. It will immediately drop a notification in case there’s actually some app accessing the camera or mic.

As said earlier, the Android 12 OTA is currently only available in Russia, but we expect it to be available to devices in other markets soon. If you own one of these phones and haven’t received an update notification, go to the Settings app and check the Software Update tab for updates.

Coming to the phones, the Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III were launched in Q3 last year with specs like Snapdragon 888 SoC and OLED panel. The Xperia 1 III has a 4k resolution and boasts a 12MP + 12MP+ 12MP + ToF quadruple-camera setup, while the Xperia 5 III has an FHD+ resolution and 12MP + 12MP + 12MP triple camera system. The phones were launched running on Android 12 packing a 4,500mAh battery.

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Today’s Sony product announcement event saw the launch of the camera-centric Sony Xperia Pro-I smartphone that managed to steal all the hype. What went under the radar though was a new VR headset – the Sony Xperia View.

Sony has had launched stuff like the PlayStation VR in the past but a VR headset from Xperia is a first. It isn’t the standalone kind though and requires an Xperia smartphone to be slipped into it in order to work, hence the Xperia branding.

The headset only supports the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 1 II phones and has been designed to fit them in perfectly. Sony claims that one can view “8K HDR VR video” using it, although it’s likely just a marketing term as both Xperia 1 III and Xperia 1 II max out at 4K resolution with their displays.

The Xperia View VR headset provides 120 degrees of horizontal view and its lens has a hybrid structure with a high focusing efficiency. It also comes with a lens spacing adjustment function that can adjust the lens and image display position according to the distance between the eyes.

The setup process for the headset is rather easy. Simply remove its front cover with the dedicated lever, slide the smartphone in, and shut it back up. And that’s it!

There’s even a dedicated app for the Xperia View. It’s equipped with a launcher function that displays a list of Xperia View compatible apps and other content in VR mode. One can also play media stored on the internal/external storage directly.

The Xperia View VR headset is quite easy to operate thanks to cutouts providing direct access to the dedicated keys on the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 1 II. The need for a separate controller is eliminated because you can move the cursor with the volume keys on the and make selections with the camera key.

The headset is available on the official Japanese Sony e-store and Au Online Shop for 29,700 Yen (~$260). We are yet to come across an indication for a global release.

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A few months ago, in May this year, Sony launched its Xperia 1 III smartphone in the Chinese market in three color options — Purple, Black, and Grey. Now, the company has announced a fourth color option in the Chinese market — Qingchuan Green.

The new green-colored Sony Xperia 1 III is now up for pre-order in China, until 11th November — the day of the Double 11 sale in the country. The device, which packs 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 7,999 yuan, which roughly converts to $1,252.

Apart from the new color option, everything else remains the same. It features a 6.9-inch HDR OLED display with 3840 x 1644 pixels screen resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 21:9 screen aspect ratio, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with 12GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

It is also well-suited as a gaming phone, with a 240Hz touch sampling rate, motion blur reduction, heat suppression technology, and an ability to bypass the battery when playing games and charging the phone.

In the camera department, the phone comes with a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper that allows users to take selfies and make video calls.

The smartphone is running Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that comes with support for 30W wired fast charging, wireless charging, as well as reverse wireless charging.

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Sony is joining hands with Meizu for its flagship smartphone in China. The company will now include Meizu apps and services on the Xperia 1 III flagship handset to better appeal to the Chinese market.

According to an official announcement from the Japanese tech giant, both firms are entering into a strategic partnership earlier today (15th October 2021). The collaboration will have the former offer the latter’s services and applications on its Xperia 1 III flagship smartphone in China. This would include the device arriving with pre installed apps or allopw users to download several apps from Meizu’s Flyme Android skin on the Xperia 1 III and newer devices in the region.

In other words, Chinese users of the new Sony Xperia smartphone can now download the Flyme app store along with services related to news, email, and weather. Although, users need the system update that was apparently pushed out to devices back in October. As per the official announcement, “During the strategic cooperation period, Sony and Meizu will further explore more Flyme functions and application cooperation possibilities on different products.”

The partnership would help devices from the Japanese company seem more appealing in the Chinese market, which is usually harder to enter for non China based brands. Although, Meizu is not exactly a major player in the region either. So it remains to be seen if Sony actually benefits from this partnership in any noticeable way in the arriving months.

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Sony introduced the Xperia 1 III in April this year, but it was only available in the United States. Anyway, the phone had a slow rollout, beginning with pre-orders on July 1st and the official release after a month on August 19th. At the time of the launch, Sony was offering free Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones for those who pre-ordered the smartphone in the US. Now, the Sony Xperia 1 III has silently reached the Vietnamese market and it also comes with a free gift.

The popular Vietnamese leaker, Chun has affirmed that the phone is priced at 34,990,000 Dong(~$1,540) and those who pre-order it will get a pair of wireless headphones. This time around, the company is offering the more premium Sony WH-XM4 headphones for those to pre-order the Xperia 1 III. The pre-order period will be from September 1 to September 15 and it will start shipping from September 17.

The Sony Xperia 1 III comes with a  6.5-inch display with a 4K resolution. It is an OLED display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 21:9 wide aspect ratio. It has a quad-rear camera system with a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP telephoto lens, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and lastly a TOF sensor. Upfront, it has an 8MP camera at the front.

The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. The phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack and boots on Android 11 out of the box.

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While Sony has announced the Xperia 1 III, the company has yet to announce the pricing and availability for its latest flagship handset. But now, a recent leak has hinted at the pricing for the upcoming smartphone in China.

According to a Weibo post (Via GSMArena), the premium grade handset from the Japanese tech giant will have its pricing start from 8,499 Yuan (roughly 1314 US Dollars). This is for the 256GB internal storage variant, while the higher end 512GB internal storage version is said to be available for 9,499 Yuan (roughly 1,470 US Dollars). Notably, these pricing are similar to prices that were seen in the pre order listings that was found in the company’s official web store in Russia.

For those unaware, the Xperia 1 III is set to be announced on 20th May 2021 in China. Talking about the device itself, the smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with a 6.5 inch display that supports 4K resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate. The device will also support memory expansion and also be powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack that offers up to 30W wired fast charging as well.

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Yesterday, Sony unveiled the new Xperia 1 III and 5 III flagship devices. Later that day, the company took to Weibo to confirm the launch date of the device in China.

As per the official post on Weibo, Sony will bring the Sony Xperia 1 III to China on May 20. The company hasn’t revealed the exact availability for global markets but the device is listed in Russia for RUB 99,990($1,302).

That said, the JD.com website just shows that the device is listed for pre-registrations. However, the China price and other information will be revealed in a press conference on May 20.

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Sony Xperia 1 III Specifications and Features

The Sony Xperia 1 III features a 6.5-inch 4K OLED HDR FHD+ 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, expansion via microSD up to 1TB.

Rest of the specs include a quad rear-cameras with 12MP f/1.7 primary lens, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide with 123-degree FOV, 12MP f/2.3-2.8 periscope lens, and a 3D iToF sensor,   8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter, and 4,500mAh battery with 30W wired charging.

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The device has other features like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, front-firing stereo speakers with 360 Reality Audio, Hi-Res Audio, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 11 OS out of the box.

Finally, the Xperia 1 III measures 165 x 71 x 8.2 mm, weighs 187 grams, and comes in Purple, Black, and Gray color options.

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Japanese electronics giant Sony has released two premium offerings in the smartphone market, with the launch of the Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III smartphones, expected to begin shipping to US customers in the summer of 2021. The two smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset and offer loads of innovative and exciting features from their predecessors, the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 5 II, respectively.

Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III Specs & Features

The two latest Sony smartphones will run on Android 11 and come in two color variants: frosted black and frosted purple for the Xperia 1 III, black and green for the Xperia 5 III. Both models reflect Sony’s great design philosophy that always puts its products up at the top in quality, innovation, and durability. The smartphones feature a 21:9 screen, uniform bezels, exquisite metal frames, and glass backs.

Sony has drawn from its rich repertoire of technologies available in its wide array of products from TVs, professional cameras, and audio devices to incorporate such into the two high-end smartphones available to the US market in the summer of 2021.

A two-step physical shutter button, available in both models, will be attractive to photography fans who will have a feel of using a conventional Sony professional camera. The picture and video quality of the two smartphones are top-notch, and the attached variable telephoto lens allows users to provide automatic focus in up to four focal lengths.

Both the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III have a fast display refresh rate of 120Hz. Both adorn innovative audio and video features that provide high definition quality from the HDR OLED display greater color accuracy.

The two products are also well-suited as a gaming phone, with a 240Hz touch sampling rate, motion blur reduction, heat suppression technology, and an ability to bypass the battery when playing games and charging the phone.

The Xperia 1 III has 12GB RAM with 256GB internal memory, while the Xperia 5 III comes in an 8GB RAM together with either 128GB or 256GB internal memory. They both have a 4500mAh battery with a 30W fast charger as an accessory.

Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III Pricing and Availability

The prices of both the Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III were yet to be released, and we would expect that the prices would be on the high end of the spectrum.

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Sony is holding a new Xperia Product launch event on April 14 and it is expected to unveil Xperia 1 III, 10 III, and a compact phone. Now, accessory maker Olixar has listed the cases of Xperia 1 III and 10 III along with their design renders.

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*CAD Renders of Xperia 1 III, 10 III, Credits: Steve(@Onleaks)

The case maker has put up listings of the Xperia 1 III and 10 III clear cases on its official website for $8.99. Along with that, we also see the designs of the new smartphones. These resemble the CAD renders of Steve(@Onleaks).

The design not only reveals the rear finish but also the change in the new camera setup. As you can see below, the renders on the Xperia 1 III case listing shows the new Periscope Telephoto lens and a ZEISS T* logo on the camera setup. Apart from this, we have similar I/O placements including the 3.5mm headphone jack.

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As mentioned above, the Olixar website also shows the design of Xperia 10 III which is again similar to the CAD renders that leaked in January. That being said, the website has already listed few Genuine leather wallet stand cases for $25.99. Do note that the prices could just be placeholders so let’s wait for the official launch.

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Leaks so far say that Xperia 1 III will feature a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display,  Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 12/16GB RAM, and storage up to 512GB, Triple-cameras with 64MP main, 12MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 60x lossless zoom, ZEISS T coating, 5,000mAh battery with 65W charging, and $1,370 price tag.

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Last month was one of the busiest ones in a while. We had so many events that it was a bit hard to keep count of the many devices that launched in the span of a month. Well, if you had thought of taking a breather, hold on, because we are back with yet another edition of Upcoming Smartphones April 2021 Edition.

As usual, we have entries from well-known brands like OPPO, Xiaomi, Redmi, realme, Nokia, and a few surprises from companies like Sony and TCL. So without wasting your time, let’s dive into it straight away.

Redmi Gaming Smartphone

Gaming smartphones have their own niche audience and companies like ASUS, Nubia, Black Shark never fail to tap into the excitement. However, they are going to have a new entry and probably a potential rival, Redmi.

Redmi’s Product Director Wang Teng has confirmed that the company will hold a launch event this month and rumors are rife that the star of the show could be the Redmi’s first gaming phone. So far, we know that a device with model number M2104K10C/M2104K10I under respective brands Redmi/POCO could be the upcoming device.

It is confirmed to feature MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset something that we saw in the likes of realme GT Neo as well.

Samsung Galaxy F12, F02s

Samsung is beginning the month by launching two devices under the F-series- Galaxy F12, Galaxy F02s on April 5. Teasers so far hint that they share a lot of specs with the already launched Galaxy M12 and M02s.

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The Galaxy F12 will feature a 6.5-inch Infinity-V 90Hz display, quad-cameras with 48MP ISOCELL GM2 main sensor. It is likely to feature an Exynos 850 chipset, 4/6GB RAM up to 128GB storage, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 6,000mAh battery with 15W charging.

The Galaxy F02s, on the other hand, is said to have a 6.5-inch display, Snapdragon 450 chipset, Triple-cameras with 13MP main sensor, 5,000mAh battery and is likely to launch at a lesser price tag than the Galaxy F12.

OPPO F19

OPPO unveiled the F19 Pro series last month in India. At the event, it teased that a non-Pro OPPO F19 would debut soon. Accordingly, the device is finally launching on April 6.

However, ahead of the official launch, the entire specs of the device have been revealed. As per the OPPO Nepal website, the OPPO F19 will feature a 6.43-inch FHD+ display,  Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, 48MP quad-cameras, 16MP selfie shooter, 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging.

Nokia X10, X20, G10, G20, C20

HMD Global is holding an event on April 8 and it is expected to flag a new wave of Nokia smartphones under a different naming scheme.

The lineup is said to include X, C, and G-series of devices. So far, leaks say that the devices could be Nokia X10 & X20, G10 & G20, and an entry-level C20. The Nokia C20 is likely to sport a 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, run Android 11 OS, and come with an 89 euros price tag.

The X-series is said to be 5G-capable with both the X10 & X20 featuring Snapdragon 480 chipset and up to 6GB RAM. However, they are said to differ in storage, camera, display(6.2-inches on X20), and inturn price as well.

The Nokia G10 and G20 are said to share similarities with Nokia 5.4. Here, the G10 is expected to have a 6.4-inch HD+ display, Helio P22 chipset, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage, 48MP quad-camera, 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging.

However, the G20 could have improvements in cameras, and feature a powerful MediaTek chipset, 4/64GB storage and a 169 euros price tag.

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro

Lenovo will unveil the Legion 2 Pro in China on April 8. Compared to the standard variant, this will have a slightly bigger 6.92-inch 144Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED FHD+ display.

To compensate for the bezel-less, notch-less display, it is likely to have a selfie shooter on the side of the phone.

Under the hood, Master Lu benchmarks already reveal that it will sport Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB/16 RAM, 128/256/512GB storage, and run Android 11 OS. We can expect other specs like dual USB-C ports,  110W fast charging, and dual-turbo cooling fan.

realme C20, C21, and C25

realme has already unveiled realme C20, realme C21, and realme C25 in other markets and is finally bringing them to India on April 8.

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All three smartphones sport a 6.5-inch LCD display. Here, the realme C20 and C21 have a Helio G35 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging while the realme C25 has a Helio G70 chipset. As for the optics, the realme C20 has a single 8MP rear and a 5MP selfie shooter.

The realme C21, C25 have AI triple-camera with 13MP f/2.2 primary, two 2MP rear sensors. Out of this, the realme C25 is said to come with a bigger 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

Sony Xperia 1 III, 10 III, Xperia Compact

Sony is hosting a new Xperia product launch on April 14 and it is expected to announce products like the Xperia 1 III, 10 III, and a compact device.

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Among these, the flagship Xperia 1 III will likely feature a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED 120Hz display,  Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12/16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, Triple-cameras with 64MP main, 12MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 60x lossless zoom, ZEISS T coating, 5,000mAh battery with 65W charging, and $1,370 price tag.

The mid-range Xperia 10 III could have a 6-inch screen, Snapdragon 690 chipset, sleek 8.4mm in thickness, triple-camera with 12MP main lens, 8MP selfie shooter. The Xperia compact, which may/may not launch is rumored to include the same chipset, camera but come with a smaller 5.5-inch screen.

TCL 20 Series

TCL Mobile has confirmed a global launch event on April 14 and it is expected to launch the remaining devices of the TCL 20 series. Back at CES 2021, it announced the series but only brought two devices- TCL 20 5G and TCL 20 SE.

The remaining devices are TCL 20L, TCL 20S, and TCL 20 Pro 5G. Not all information is available about the devices but looking at early teasers, it looks like the ‘Pro’ variant will have a curved display while the other two will have a flat panel.

Out of this, the TCL 20L has visited Bluetooth SIG and is likely to include three 20L Plus models. Nevertheless, we can expect a bigger battery, cameras, Bluetooth 5.0, and Android 11 OS on these devices.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 11 Ultra in China and global markets on March 29. A few days later, the company has confirmed that it is bringing the 2021 Super Phone to India on April 23.

The Mi 11 Ultra features a 6.8-inch E4 AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256/512GB storage, triple-cameras with 50MP Samsung GN2 sensor, two 48MP ultrawide and TeleMacro sensors.

Other features include a 20MP selfies shooter, 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired & 67W wireless charging, NFC, 5G, and Android 11.

ZTE Axon 30 series

ZTE has already confirmed the Axon 30 series- Axon 30, Axon 30 Pro but hasn’t quite announced the launch date yet. However, it might get unveiled towards the fag end of April i.e, April 30 in China.

Out of this, the ZTE Axon 30 Pro 5G will have the world’s first second-generation under-display camera, snapdragon 888 chipset, Trinity triple-camera setup with three 64MP sensors, an auxiliary sensor, 55W charging, and more.

iQOO 7

iQOO India has been teasing a new smartphone launch supposedly the iQOO 7 for a while now but hasn’t quite confirmed a date yet. Reports say that the company is bringing the BMW M Motorsport edition as iQOO 7 Legend as well.

The device is likely to debut in India under the  ₹40,000($547) price tag. The iQOO 7, which has already launched in China, features a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 888 with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage.

Other features of the iQOO 7 include a 48MP triple-cameras, 16MP selfie shooter, Monster touch, L-shaped VC plate for cooling, 4,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS.

Other expected launches

• realme 8 5G, realme 8i

  • realme has already confirmed that it will launch a 5G version of the realme 8 and a budget-friendly realme 8i in India. Out of this, the realme 8 5G has already stopped at FCC certification.
  • However, this launch might skipped to next month as well so take this with a pinch of salt.

• Vivo V21 series

  • Vivo V21 series was rumored to come before in India but that hasn’t happened yet. The company had other ideas and brought a flagship X60 series to the country. However, it could soon launch one of the supposed members of the V21 series- Vivo V21 SE.
  • Reports reveal that it could be a rebadged version of the iQOO U3 which means it could come with a Dimensity 800U chipset with 5G support. Let’s hope that Vivo doesn’t skip any further.

• Oppo A74 4G & 5G, A94 & A54 5G

  • OPPO is said to bring the remaining devices of the OPPO Axx series and it might happen this month. The company has already unveiled the OPPO A54 4G version already. Next in line could be the OPPO A74, A54, and A94 5G models.
  • The OPPO A74 4G is said to come in certain markets as rebranded OPPO F19 while the 5G version could have Snapdragon 480 chipset.
  • On the other hand, the OPPO A94 5G could be the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G for Europe whereas OPPO A54 5G is said to be a rebadged version of OPPO A93 5G.

• Huawei P50 series

  • When it comes to Huawei, things haven’t been so smooth lately. The company is struggling a lot to gather the supply chain after the US ban and it is hitting them hard. Previously rumored to come this month, the launch of the Huawei P50 series looks to be a far cry for now.
  • However, anything can happen in between so let’s hope that Huawei turns tables to come back stronger.

These are the confirmed/expected smartphone launches for the month of April. We hope you enjoyed reading it and as always please share your feedback in the comments below. It really helps us improve our future articles.

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Sony has finally come up with an announcement about its new Xperia product launch. The Japanese giant is hosting a launch event on April 14 and Xperia 1 III, 10 III are some of the expected ones.

Sony Mobile, via a Facebook post, confirmed that the event will start from 16:30 JST /09:30 AM CEST /13:00 IST/3:30 PM Beijing Time on April 14, 2021. Considering the situation, it’s most likely a virtual event and be streamed across its social media channels.

Sony hasn’t given any other hints about the stars of the show but a Weibo tipster @ZACKBUKS says that we can expect the Xperia 1 III, Xperia 10 III at the event. However, the Sony Xperia 5 III should launch sometime towards the end of the year.

Talking about the Xperia 1 III and 10 III, both aren’t new to us. The CAD Renders of both the devices have given us an idea of what to expect in the 2021 iteration. Among these, the Sony Xperia 1 III design leak reveals a similar design to the predecessor.

It is said to have a 6.5-inch 4K CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display with thin bezels and chin. As for design, it is expected to have a metal frame on the edges and a glass panel on the rear. In terms of camera, the Xperia 1 III is said to get the ZEISS with a ZEISS T coating.

As for the lenses on the triple-camera, Sony is said to include a Periscope lens, 3D iTOF sensor. The Xperia 10, III, on the other hand, would be a mid-range 5G smartphone. Back in November 2020, a report said that Sony canceled the Xperia 10 II Plus and is going forward with including 5G on all Xperia devices in the future.

Sony Xperia 1 III (Left), 10 III(Right)

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Accordingly, the Xperia 10 III that has appeared on Geekbench listings seems to have the Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. The CAD renders of the device suggest that it could have a 6-inch screen, measure 8.4mm in thickness, triple-camera with 12MP main lens, 8MP selfie shooter.

Let’s wait and see how Sony prices these devices in the respective markets where it launches.

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Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 II flagship smartphone back in February 2020. The device had a vibrant 4K screen(a rarity with flagships), Snapdragon 865 SoC, and a sleek body. It looks like Sony wants to maintain the form factor, price but crank it up a notch in specs on the successor.

A Twitter user @TheGalox_(via ITHome) has revealed the alleged specs of the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 III smartphone. If it’s true, this should be the next iteration of the Xperia flagship from Sony going by the norm. Anyway, the surprise is it will reportedly cost the same as the predecessor.

If you recall, Sony revealed the launch price of Xperia 1 II months after its announcement. It was priced at 7,838 yuan( $1,199) in the US. As per the user, Xperia 1 III will feature a 6.5-inch 4K OLED HDR display. The same size indicates that Sony is likely to retain the form factor with a 21:9 cinematic ratio.

While he didn’t say anything about the bump in refresh rate, screen protection, he does say that the screen will be 15% brighter. Under the hood, it will feature a Snapdragon 888 SoC which is a no-brainer at this point. This means, Xperia lineup will follow the 5G-ready lineup trend as well.

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Further, the device will reportedly retain the side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and 8GB RAM, 256GB storage option from the predecessor. However, Sony might pull-off a last-minute magic and launch additional variants too so let’s wait for official news.

Apart from this, he says the device will also have an IP65/68 water and dust resistance. But looking at the Xperia 1 II, we can safely say that it would at least be IP68-rating. That said, there’s still no info on the camera and other specs but it won’t take that long to appear on our radar.

It was recently reported that Sony canceled the Xperia 10 II Plus plans and planned to go ahead with all-5G devices in the future. With that in mind, we guess Sony would differentiate the mid-range from flagships through Camera and display. The Xperia 1 III aside, Sony is also rumored to be working on a compact smartphone with Snapdragon 775 and the successor to Xperia 10 II.

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