Sony Xperia 1 VI launch event rumored to take place on May 17

17 April 2024
Almost exactly one year after its predecessor.

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  • 18 Apr 2024

Bravosixgoingdark, 18 Apr 2024It's a shame they don't support slower frame rate... moreThere are so many feature phones and smartphones to choose from. Sony has disrupted the status quo by offering a third, hybrid option: "removed feature" smartphones.

These build on previous generations of Xperia models by offering no more notification LED, no usable torch, no more telephoto lens, no more action button, no more FM radio, no consumer-friendly support after a few years, no more 960 fps video, no effective heat management, no more bold colors, no textured back or ridged edges, no more thin side bezels, no close-range macro lens, no competitive auto photo mode, and on random occasion, streamlined visual content by enabling one or two fewer vertical rows of usable pixels.

    Alex Norris , 18 Apr 2024May 17 ? )) Why Sony not move their release a later date, ... moreSony has been releasing Xperia 1 series in May since Mark IV since 2022. Moving to November makes no sense, especially that timeframe reserved for Xperia Pro series. And no, Sony starts selling Xperia 1 series one month after it was released, so the older timeframe where they need 3 months to sell Xperia 1 series in the past no longer applicable.

      Come on man, 18 Apr 2024Things like 1" type sensor exist. High powered telepho... moreTelephoto in 1V is high powered...but with HLG (up to 5000nits) 120fps video rec. Second sample was shot on 85mm 1V - no filters, no post processing, only phone. Play it on ultra high brightness HDR display (like qdoled/miniLED)
      https://youtu.be/ZbZm2FPVWg0?si=xs7k1hn4RfScYRpo

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        • 18 Apr 2024

        who would buy sony phone beside iphone and samsung bruh.

          Anonymous, 18 Apr 2024Still the same camera setup? No, thanks. If it doesn't... moreIf you want variable aperture buy PRO-I

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            • JY{
            • 18 Apr 2024

            Sony is the only phone on the market I would change my current Sony Xperia V II.
            It`s small features, which other brands lack, make Sony phones really stand out in usability, convenience and original look

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              • Anonymous
              • 8Xa
              • 18 Apr 2024

              Still the same camera setup? No, thanks. If it doesn't have say vivo x100 pro setup with variable aperture on top, then I am not interested. I would be willing to pay more.

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                • 18 Apr 2024

                gremio.net, 18 Apr 2024In a more realistic view, and in a more optimistic one, I w... moreSounds cool apart from with such specs they would charge like 1500-1800 euro for it. The Sony tax + such specs would result in insane cost increase.

                  MSXTurbo-R, 18 Apr 2024They will be shown there but the announcement could be 2 we... moreWell it will be announced probably earlier then when NTT Docomo( the biggest Japanese mobile phone operator) will announce their new phone line-up. Docomo is announcing their new phones usually a little bit earlier.

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                    • moony
                    • gDx
                    • 18 Apr 2024

                    what i would like to have back is the full 3840x2160 screen please.
                    otherwise - goodbye and farewell sony, from me.
                    cameras in most phones are more than sufficient these days. all screens are 2k to 3k in resolution. battery life is also very nice on most phones. for someone who does not play 3d games on the phone, whichever cpu and gpu are sufficient. 8 cores on a certain clock speed will run most applications very nicely.

                    the xperia xz premium was perfect as far as screen resolution, form, fingerprint start button and battery life.
                    the xperia xz premium two was so nice too. when putting a cover that prevented it from gliding over and falling down, and as soon as bluetooth headphones caught up after the 3.5 socket disappeared.

                    i am still using my xperia xz premium today. daily. this is the best phone ever created! the screen is sharp full uhd. even at 5.5 inches and whatever brightness. for every pixel in one color in most phones, these two xperia premium have four pixels in different colors. the 13mp camera of the xz premium captured the most astonishing cherry blossom on leonov park, moscow, russia from a memorable trip, still use it as a wallpapre. jumps right at you. even on android 9 - navigation apps, educational apps, watching 4k films (most content from subscriptions these days is full uhd, and not the cinematic 21:9 ratio,) without scaling, listening to music through wired or wireless, phone calls, messaging, and on and on..

                    mid range 2k screen phones are everywhere!

                    GIVE US BACK THE PERFECT 4K 3840x2160 PHONE PLEASE.

                      Osiris, 18 Apr 2024Rip Sony, it was a good rideLol, why are you talking non-sense?

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 18 Apr 2024

                        For a company who pretty much sells their camera sensors to their competitors, they sure are late on their camera game. It's like they just gave up...

                          They will be shown there but the announcement could be 2 weeks before (early May). Probably 1 VI, 10VI and maybe Ace IV (Japan).
                          At the moment rumors say that the 5 and unfortunately the Pro will be abandoned.
                          I'm really looking forward to taking the 1 VI. I would support Sony Mobile until the end. Only Japanese brand in Europe (Mobile) and device different from everyone in the street or acquaintances.
                          I would like to thank GSM Arena for these articles and great reviews!

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                            • Alex Norris
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                            • 18 Apr 2024

                            May 17 ? ))
                            Why Sony not move their release a later date, say November 13? ))

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                              • Osiris
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                              • 18 Apr 2024

                              Rip Sony, it was a good ride

                                justasmile, 18 Apr 2024"Sony shouldn't have given up on 21:9" LO... moreDon't worry they'll bring it back next year lol

                                  Txindoki, 17 Apr 2024I guess 10 series is definitely deadThe 5 is dead 10 will be back

                                    gremio.net, 18 Apr 2024In a more realistic view, and in a more optimistic one, I w... moreIt's a shame they don't support slower frame rates anymore Sony was the first to bring 1080p@960fps slow motion but dropped it for some reason. I'd love to see them bring that back

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 18 Apr 2024

                                      gremio.net, 18 Apr 2024In a more realistic view, and in a more optimistic one, I w... moreBuy the s24

                                        gremio.net, 18 Apr 2024In a more realistic view, and in a more optimistic one, I w... moreUgh. My comment didn't come out as I wanted, this was the draft. And now there's no more time to edit.
                                        :/

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