A new Sony Xperia phone will be announced on October 26

12 October 2021
That's two weeks from now and the rumor mill hadn't even heard a peep about it. What is this mysterious phone that Sony successfuly kept under wraps?

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  • 13 Oct 2021

Kudos to Sony for keeping it under wraps so well.

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    • 13 Oct 2021

    Anonymous, 12 Oct 2021Do not compare design like Xperia Arc, HTC One series or ev... moreWhere is your location?

      SuuperBaka, 13 Oct 2021"There was no burnt motherboard issue. Every company ... moreI think he was replying to that other anonymous Sony troll

        SuuperBaka, 13 Oct 2021"why don't you tell us about your weird kink to i... more"Apparently, because Sony isn't interested in entering that market"

        They don't even want to try as they know it will lead to further losses for the company.
        Sony should stick to manufacturing camera sensors. They are only good for that and nothing else.

          Anonymous, 13 Oct 2021There was no burnt motherboard issue. Every company has do... more"There was no burnt motherboard issue.
          Every company has done hardware fail, it was never a widespread thing."

          What in the world are you cheefing on? When did I mention a burnt motherboard issue or any hardware failure argument? Are you even responding to the right person?

          "More people buy Xiaomi unlike your Sony that hardly anyone buys."

          Ok, so what? You must be thinking you have an actual argument if that means something. Xiaomi puts out much more phones, many types of phones, and many different price ranges. I would hope they sell more phones than Sony, regardless they both make profit so it doesn't matter.

          "The ones who end up buying Sony Xperia flagship are now 😤 frustrated with the phone heating up in normal use."

          I have a Sony flagship and there's no heating issue with my phone.

            i0S.- Never.- Again, 13 Oct 2021"Must be some weird kink of yours to just immediately ... more"why don't you tell us about your weird kink to immediately defend Sony in every article?"

            The difference between us is that I can admit that Sony has faults. I don't defend Sony in all articles, I never have said they are perfect. You immediately go on the offensive because you have some sort of tension there.

            "Most people can't afford to buy a foldable right now....but Foldable and Rollables are the future."

            Most people can't afford to buy 24k gold smartphones, which seems like a better investment than a rollable phone. Nobody has mastered foldable or rollable yet, and other than a small increase in the convenience. It doesn't really mean much to an average user, there is no reason they should get foldable or rollable, pay the extra, just to have a "cool" looking phone with unique features.

            "Your Sony can't even come up with a prototype."

            Apparently, because Sony isn't interested in entering that market that somehow translates to them not being able to come up with a prototype. Such amazing logic I always love to see from you.

            "Heck they can't even optimize their own phones (very few in numbers) properly....good luck optimizing a foldable."

            Their phones are perfectly fine with the exception of certain things like camera software and other minor things.

              i0S.- Never.- Again, 13 Oct 2021Yes Samsung has mastered the foldable. The hardware for fol... moreSamsung is the no.1 company in the world,
              Afcourse you can expect them to master the foldable. Sony on the other hand is largely irrelevant in the market. They can't even get their basic flagships to sell, let alone producing and selling a foldable.

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                • vaS
                • 13 Oct 2021

                Anonymous, 12 Oct 2021Sony and TSMC. They will open a factory together in Ja... moreAnother good news about TSMC & Sony partnering is that it will tighten Japan & Taiwan's relationship more.

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 13 Oct 2021

                  SuuperBaka, 13 Oct 2021"Sony's foldable would be a predictable chunky bo... moreThere was no burnt motherboard issue.
                  Every company has done hardware fail, it was never a widespread thing.
                  More people buy Xiaomi unlike your Sony that hardly anyone buys.
                  The ones who end up buying Sony Xperia flagship are now 😤 frustrated with the phone heating up in normal use.

                    Anonymous, 12 Oct 2021Too bad you would not be able to afford anyway. Cant even ... moreClassic affordability argument....that falls flat everytime.

                    Here's my last 4 phones:

                    1) Galaxy Note 9.
                    2) iPhone 11 pro Max.
                    3) OP8 pro.
                    4) Mi 11 Ultra.

                    You think I can't afford iPhones series?? Lol iPhone is chump change.
                    I need a reason to go back to ios. So far I can't find any....
                    Not interested in using lower quality device with lower quality hardware and software.
                    IOS???? Never Again!!!

                      Anonymous, 12 Oct 2021Would be better. Because while sony made a phone like X... moreThe only thing exploding is your head from all the envy of seeing Chinese brands succeed.
                      Chinese brands are growing at an alarming rate. We all know that where we Sony is.... actually where it is in the smartphone world, no one cares.

                      And Where did you get an idea that's my favorite brand?
                      You guys are funny... I already told you how I don't care about brand name.
                      The product has to be the best unlike your Sony that's drops to 60hz automatically because the processor heats up due to lack of proper cooling inside phone.

                        SuuperBaka, 13 Oct 2021"Sony's foldable would be a predictable chunky bo... more"Must be some weird kink of yours to just immediately trash Sony"
                        >>> why don't you tell us about your weird kink to immediately defend Sony in every article?

                        Most people can't afford to buy a foldable right now....but Foldable and Rollables are the future. Your Sony can't even come up with a prototype. Heck they can't even optimize their own phones (very few in numbers) properly....good luck optimizing a foldable.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • TRK
                          • 13 Oct 2021

                          Tablet

                            Nick Tegrataker, 13 Oct 2021"Samsung has already mastered the foldable..." L... moreYes Samsung has mastered the foldable. The hardware for foldables won't likely change until we get proper glass which bends.

                            "If the inner display can be accidentally damaged with a fingernail then that alone is solid proof that this form factor still has a long way to go"

                            >>> That's like saying any glass sandwich phone can be damaged with a simple drop, that alone is solid proof this form factor and material has a long way to go in terms of durability.

                            Is your front glass secure when it drops from your hand?
                            IPhones back glass cracking will cost you 599$ to replace. I don't see you questioning the durability there...??

                            Plenty of people have used foldables for over a year without any major issues.
                            Infact there is a YouTuber who demonstrated how durable the Z flip was with rough use.

                            Besides, people buying the foldables can afford the inner screen replacement if needed.

                              Anonymous, 12 Oct 2021Please, do not dream of a 5" version of 5iii. Sony i... moreThat said, my favorite phone ever was my XZ1C.

                                Most likely a new entry model/midranger, but maybe there's a chance of them releasing the upgraded version of Xperia 1/5 III (Probably not, since that would upset a LOT of people who have already purchased the phones)?

                                  i0S.- Never.- Again, 12 Oct 2021Samsung has already mastered the foldable... Sony's f... more"Samsung has already mastered the foldable..."
                                  Lol no. Nobody has mastered foldable devices yet, as none so far has managed to come up with a bendable glass panel that is also durable enough to be used as a surface material without any plastic coating on top of it. If the inner display can be accidentally damaged with a fingernail then that alone is solid proof that this form factor still has a long way to go.

                                    Anonymous, 12 Oct 2021Dear, manual mode just lock setting. It does not make dif... moreAmong major manufacturers, it's only Google, Apple, and Xiaomi (only on Mi 11 Ultra) that use always-on HDR in auto - phones from other brands including Samsung, Oppo, Huawei, and Sony all choose whether to use HDR or not depending on the scenes.

                                      i0S.- Never.- Again, 12 Oct 2021Samsung has already mastered the foldable... Sony's f... more"Sony's foldable would be a predictable chunky boxy design which throttles with basic use and gives terrible image quality."

                                      Great to see Sony helping you out with every article. You love to get off and release on Sony articles. Must be some weird kink of yours to just immediately trash Sony. At least they're helping you relieve your sexual tension.

                                      "Most people don't want to invest in a company that has been kicked out of major markets by its competitors."

                                      Most people also don't want a foldable phone, so it's the same situation. Both are them have a niche audience.

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 12 Oct 2021

                                        Hope itll be a successor to the Compact Series lineup.

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