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Xperia 5 VI Delayed Indefinitely as Sony Reevaluates Smartphone Strategy: Report

Sudhanshu — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 23:53:01 +0000

Earlier this year, Sony launched its Sony Xperia 1 VI flagship smartphone and the Xperia 10 VI mid-range smartphone in the global market. Like every year, fans of the brand were also expecting a premium mid-range device, likely called the Xperia 5 VI, however, the brand has now indefinitely postponed the launch of its Xperia 5 VI smartphone, according to Japanese media reports. The company’s decision comes amid shifting consumer preferences toward larger-screen devices, such as the Xperia 1 VI.

While case manufacturers previously hinted at the Xperia 5 VI’s development, Sony has opted to extend the lifespan of its current already available Xperia 5 V. This strategic move suggests that the company is reevaluating its product lineup to better align with market trends.

It is uncertain whether Sony will release a new Xperia 5 model or if it plans to streamline its smartphone lineup. The delay of the Xperia 5 VI suggests that the company may be navigating challenges faced by mid-range smartphone makers in an increasingly competitive market.

That said, we recently reported that Sony is working on three new smartphones, as revealed by model numbers PM-1502-BV, PM-1503-BV, and PM-1504-BV found in an IMEI database. Unfortunately, no technical details are available on these devices yet.

On a related note, early details of the Xperia 1 VII were tipped a couple of months back, stating that the next Sony flagship will come with a redesigned camera layout, allowing for a larger 1/2.3-inch telephoto sensor with a 70-200mm focal range, an upgrade from the Xperia 1 VI’s smaller sensor. The ultrawide cameras might also be upgraded to 1/2.3-inch sensors, while the primary camera is expected to retain its 1/1.3-inch sensor.

All that said, we don’t expect the Xperia 1 VII to launch anytime soon, since the Xperia 1 VI made its debut in May 2024.

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Upcoming Sony Xperia 5 VI appears in render images

Erencan Yılmaz — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:50:08 +0000

Following the recent successful launch of the Xperia 1 VI, Sony is gearing up to release the Xperia 5 VI! Render images of the Xperia 5 VI have been spotted on a German case retailer’s website.

Some internet rumors claimed that Sony was discontinuing the Xperia 5 lineup, but it turns out that’s not the case. Sony is set to introduce the Xperia 5 VI soon. The render images indicate that the design of the upcoming Xperia 5 VI is quite similar to its predecessor, Xperia 5 V.

The cameras appear to have a similar size and layout as those on Xperia 5 V. The images also show a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and volume buttons above it. Unfortunately, the shutter button which is welcomed among photography enthusiasts, is missing from Xperia 5 VI. Additionally, while the Xperia 1 VI has a boxier design, the Xperia 5 VI features rounded corners.

Sony Xperia 5 VI

Sony Xperia 5 VI also features a 3.5mm headphone jack at top of the phone. This is what we know all about the future Sony Xperia 5 VI.

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Sony isn’t discontinuing the Xperia 5 series: hints real life image of Xperia 5 VI protective case

Debasish — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:20:52 +0000

Previously we discussed the rumors about Sony discontinuing their Xperia 5 series. A tipster on Weibo made the claim saying “Xperia 5 series, R.I.P 2024”. However, he didn’t provide any further reason that might support his claim. Now we are seeing real-life images of the upcoming Xperia 5 VI protective case, which not only hints about the design but also implies that Sony is indeed working on the model and that we will get to see it in the near future.

No cutout for dedicated camera shutter button appears on the Xperia 5 VI case

Xperia 5 VI protective case

Tipster @无本木之人 has shared the photos of Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 5 VI cases that were selling on one of China’s online marketplaces. Notably, the Xperia 5 VI case does not have a cutout for the dedicated two-stage camera shutter button on the bottom right of the phone. Given there isn’t something wrong with the case itself, the phone won’t have the button. Apart from that, the Xperia 5 VI case also shows a similar cutout for the camera, which implies a dual camera setup just as last year – main and ultrawide.

Speaking about the predecessor Xperia 5 V, it offers a 48MP 24mm 1/1.35″ main sensor and a 12MP 16mm 1/1.25″ sensor for wide angle shots. Notably, all the predecessors of the Xperia 5 series including the original Xperia 5 from 2019 had a telephoto sensor.

Another notable change to the Xperia 5 VI looks like a revamped wider aspect ratio. Again, Sony is shifting from its iconic 21:9 aspect ratio to a 19.5:9 one, as reported previously. All of the Xperia 5 series devices have had the 1080 x 2560 pixels taller OLED panel so far, which finally seems to be changing, probably to make the phone a bit more accessible with one hand and appeal to a wider audience.

Sony is reportedly discontinuing its Xperia 5 series

Debasish — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:30:25 +0000

Sony has been focusing on its Xperia 1, 10, and 5 series phones since 2019, releasing a new version of each series every year. Currently, we are expecting the Xperia 1 VI (pronounced as Xperia 1 Mark 6) and the Xperia 10 VI somewhere around May. However, a recent leak suggests that the Xperia 5 VI won’t come out as Sony is discontinuing the Xperia 5 series. Sony launched the two last iterations of the Xperia 5 series in September, a couple of months after the release of the Xperia 1 and Xperia 10 series devices. So there’s still time for the company to rethink the decision.

Sony probably wants to focus on the Xperia 1 series

Tipster Zacbucks noted “Xperia 5 series, R.I.P 2024” in one of his recent Weibo posts. However, he didn’t provide any reason behind this claim.

The predecessor Xperia 5 V was released in Europe in September last year. But this phone wasn’t available in the US. The company said it “will not [be] carrying the Xperia 5 V in the North American market this year. We want to focus on our flagship Xperia 1 V.” So, is Sony further reserving its resources and attention to the Xperia 1 series? Well, only time will tell if they decide to discontinue the Xperia 5 series altogether.

Here’s a list of Xperia 1, 5, and 10 series devices the company has released so far.

Xperia 1 – 2019, February 25
Xperia 1 ii – 2020, February 24
Xperia 1 iii – 2021, April 14
Xperia 1 iv – 2022, May 11
Xperia 1 v – 2023, May 11
Xperia 1 vi – (upcoming)

Xperia 5 – 2019, September 05
Xperia 5 ii – 2020, September 17
Xperia 5 iii – 2021, April 14
Xperia 5 iv – 2022, September 01
Xperia 5 v – 2023, September 01

Xperia 5 vi – DISCONTINUED (Rumored)

Xperia 10 – 2019, February 25
Xperia 10 Plus – 2019, February 25
Xperia 10 ii – 2020, February 24
Xperia 10 iii – 2021, April 14
Xperia 10 iv – 2022, May 11
Xperia 10 v – 2023, May 11
Xperia 10 vi – (upcoming)

Speaking of the Xperia 1 series, there are also rumors about a significant design change to the upcoming Xperia 1 VI. The predecessors of the Xperia 1 series came with a distinctive 6.5-inch 4K display (1644 x 3840) with a tall 21:9 aspect ratio. With a more conventional design and a shift to a 19.5:9 aspect ratio along with a downgraded 2K panel, the Xperia 1 VI may aim to appeal to a broader audience beyond Sony’s professional camera users, potentially reducing costs in the process.

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Sony Xperia 1 VI, Xperia 5 V & Xperia 10 VI RAM options leak ahead of launch

Sudhanshu — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:37:28 +0000

Sony is due to release its 2024 lineup of Xperia smartphones later this year. We expect at least three smartphones to debut this year: Xperia 1 VI, Xperia 5 VI, and Xperia 10 VI.

Ahead of the launch, Sumahodigest has shared a report leaking the RAM configurations of these devices. As per the report, the flagship Xperia 1 VI will be available in 12GB and 16GB RAM configurations. The Xperia 5 VI will launch with 8GB memory, while the Xperia 10 VI will launch with 6GB and 8GB RAM.

Details about the Xperia 5 VI and 10 VI are scarce, however, we know some details about the upcoming flagship, specifically about its cameras. As per a previous report, all three cameras on the back of the Xperia 1 VI will feature 48MP Exmor T sensors.

This is the same sensor found on the primary camera of the Xperia 1 V. To be exact, the Exmor T sensor is a 52MP camera sensor, however, the images are shit in 48MP due to the 4.3:3 aspect ratio. Sony calls it a stacked sensor as the brand has managed to separate the photodiode and transistor and stack them upon one another to improve the amount of light captured and reduce noise levels.

The main lens on the Xperia 1 VI is reported to have a large f/1.4 aperture, 2x optical zoom, and dual-phase detection autofocus. It’s also expected to support 1080p video recording with electronic image stabilization (EIS).

The ultra-wide camera will come with a 14-18mm focal length, and it features on-chip autofocus. Meanwhile, the telephoto lens is said to offer a 6x zoom, however, it’s worth noting that the 6x zoom is likely achieved through sensor cropping, as the native optical zoom is set at 3x. More details are expected to surface as we get closer to launch, so stay tuned.

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Sony Xperia 1 VI and 5 VI may pioneer digital signatures for smartphone images

Rajesh Regmi — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:56:50 +0000

Sony is reportedly planning to equip its next-generation Xperia smartphone with the world’s first in-camera digital signature technology. This new feature will allow users to digitally sign captured images within the camera, ensuring their authenticity and preventing tampering.

The technology was first announced by Sony earlier this month. It is currently being added to the company’s full-frame mirrorless single-lens cameras, the α9 III, α1, and α7S III, through a future software update. However, there is no word on whether or not it will be available for smartphones.

A new rumor now suggests that digital signature technology is expected to be a key feature of the next-generation Xperia 1 VI / 5 VI smartphone, which is rumored to be released sometime in 2024.

For those wondering, in-camera digital signature technology is a way of ensuring the authenticity of photos and videos by embedding a digital signature within the image file. This signature is created using a unique cryptographic key that is associated with the camera.

Once a photo or video has been taken, the signature is embedded within the file. This signature can then be used to verify that the image has not been tampered with.

The in-camera digital signature technology is expected to be particularly useful for professionals who need to ensure the authenticity of their images.

For example, journalists could use the technology to verify the authenticity of photos they take in the field. Additionally, the technology could be used to protect images from copyright infringement.

Since the technology has been successfully integrated into Sony’s DSLR cameras, it is logical for Sony to incorporate it into their smartphones as well.

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