Sony exec: next-gen Xperias to have bezel-less design

27 September 2017
This would spell the end of the OmniBalance design that is nearing its 5th year.

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  • 28 Sep 2017

Sony's boxy design feels truly elegant. The design is iconic at this point. Only look at the phone and people can tell it's Sony (those who recognize the branch nowadays anyway).

Chinese manufacturers don't copy it, so it is one of a kind, unlike iPhones and Galaxies which are copied by everyone (including big manufacturer like LG). I hope Sony doesn't give up that exclusivity.

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    • AndroidUser
    • t@g
    • 28 Sep 2017

    Wow yeah bezelless! But with wide chin and forehead

      Anonymous, 27 Sep 2017Sony was all about durability, now hearing that they will s... moreSony didn't say they go bezeless, just a shift in design. I for one don't mind the bezels much as long as stereo speakers are part of em.
      Faith dies last so don't worry about it yet. xz1 just came out it will be awhile before we see a new flagship.

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        • Anonymous Heckler
        • qPs
        • 28 Sep 2017

        Well I was looking at the XZ1 Compact but... lets roll the dice on the compact that follows after

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          • AnonD-89174
          • sxr
          • 28 Sep 2017

          Actually Sony was the first ever OEM to make a phone with a very promising screen to body ratio with the Xperia ZL in 2013! If only Sony brought back that design along with the IP rating then it could have made their phones more popular especially for the flagship ones. Now I think I might have to stick with my Mi Max 2 till I find out what's next for Sony's smartphones. I am excited for the Mate 10 by Huawei too! :)

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            • Anonymous
            • XNk
            • 28 Sep 2017

            Anonymous, 27 Sep 2017I predict that some clairvoyant Sony fan will claim that So... moreWhy can't Sony fans just disappoint me for once? :P

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              • AnonD-244086
              • 0Uv
              • 28 Sep 2017

              Anonymous, 27 Sep 2017There wouldn't be a front camera, haven't you thought about that?I dont need selfie camera as i dont take selfies

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                • Polen
                • K6t
                • 28 Sep 2017

                Right move Sony. Your bezels were too large. I do not mind having small bezels, but yours were out of proportions! If you shave off the bezels and bring a good aspect ration (not like the new Samsung's remote controllers calling themselves smartphones, and better battery sizes, you will have many more loyal followers.

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 28 Sep 2017

                  89 Degrees, 27 Sep 2017Sony should spend more time making there phones more qualit... moreIf bezel-less phones are gonna bring them profits, then they are not gonna give you premium material lol

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                    • KiY
                    • 28 Sep 2017

                    89 Degrees, 27 Sep 2017Sony should spend more time making there phones more qualit... moreyeah, that's what I wanted. Also better system stability, image processing, loud and crisp and high quality stereo speaker, and more durability.

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                      • Kirk
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                      • 28 Sep 2017

                      I like how everyone's hating on the phone claiming they're just jumping on the bandwagon
                      saying they're slow on the trends, but the bezelless trend has only been going on for a year
                      and, you guys just hatin since sony is a legit threat...

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                        • 28 Sep 2017

                        savage, 28 Sep 2017Alot of hater say sony is following trend,but its not,sony ... moreAmbitious comment so far.

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                          • Ibx
                          • 28 Sep 2017

                          AnonD-679976, 28 Sep 2017FINALLY..and don't forget to use better camera lenses and c... moreSony is a premium, ,,, Donts ever forget it!

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                            • wc6
                            • 28 Sep 2017

                            FINALLY..and don't forget to use better camera lenses and chipset then we can call it high end flagship models

                              Henning Lund, 27 Sep 2017if Sony would sell two different designs for the same phone... moreEither bezel or bezelless I will use Sony. The design is very squarish.

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                                • Volca
                                • NF7
                                • 28 Sep 2017

                                They really just killed the XZ sales by announcing this. I honestly dont know what are these "exec" are doing. Their marketing is inconsistent, very weak and just plain confusing, especially in the naming department. I used Sony devices since the Z1 days and until today, I still love their devices, but in time, they are not going in the right direction. If they can get the marketing well, they'll sell for sure, but after Samsung announce the S8 and Note8, they really need to up their game. What's the point of winning IFA best innovation but no one knows about it.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • XPp
                                  • 28 Sep 2017

                                  Sony Fanboy Bitches, 27 Sep 2017Bezels are there because of internal components that no oth... moreHey that's the way apple people talk... didn't know Sony people did that too

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • XPp
                                    • 28 Sep 2017

                                    Oathbreaker, 27 Sep 2017And people say Apple is slow. People whining about wanti... moreOn a 40 or 14 inch display, plus or minus one inch wont make a difference. Cant say the same about 5 inches though. Other sizes and scales you see......

                                      Anonymous, 28 Sep 2017They should also add OIS to the main camera to help with ni... moreThe Xperia XZs display teardown is easy, just take a look of this link:
                                      https://youtu.be/ZTSKqPIxC_A

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • k26
                                        • 28 Sep 2017

                                        Anonymous, 27 Sep 2017I saw s8 a few days ago. It looks awful. It looks like a t... moreI love you. I thought I was the only one. haha