Week 18 in review: Sony Xperia 1 V and Pixel 7a leak, Google shows off Pixel Fold

Ivan, 07 May 2023

The Sony Xperia V's design is now revealed, thanks to a billboard in Hong Kong. Not that we weren't sure what the phone would look like, but it's nice to see the triple color scheme - White, Black, and Green. The Xperia 1 V will become official on May 11.

Nothing teased the Phone (2), showing us a glimpse of what appears to be the phone's back. There's a red LED video recording indicator, like the one on the Phone (1), and what looks like a switch. The phone will pack a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

There were plenty of Google Pixel 7a leaks this week. Its specs got detailed, we saw a long video hands-on, a video teardown, and, for good measure - a teaser from Google itself. Expect a 90Hz display, 64MP main camera, a 13MP ultrawide, wireless charging, and a Tensor G2 chip - the phone is coming on May 11.

Google also formally confirmed the Pixel Fold through a quick video. Google didn't say anything about the specs or the price, but we're still happy with the high-quality 360 look we got.

Those were the highlights of the week. Stick around!

Sony Xperia 1 V design revealed by billboards

Sony Xperia 1 V design revealed by billboards

The phone is “one for all lights”.


Nothing Phone (2) teaser shows part of its design

Nothing Phone (2) teaser shows part of its design

Nothing's second smartphone is launching later this summer.


Pixel 7a specs leak: 90Hz display, 64MP main cam, wireless charging

Pixel 7a specs leak: 90Hz display, 64MP main cam, wireless charging

All three are firsts for the Pixel a-series and bring the 7a quite close to the feature set of the Pixel 7.


Google Pixel 7a first teaser arrives ahead of May 11 launch

Google Pixel 7a first teaser arrives ahead of May 11 launch

The Pixel 7a will launch on Flipkart in India.


Asus ROG Ally European pricing tipped

Asus ROG Ally European pricing tipped

The upcoming gaming handheld will be available from mid-June.


Google Pixel 7a goes through Geekbench as announcement nears

Google Pixel 7a goes through Geekbench as announcement nears

It performed in line with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.


New report corroborates 50MP camera for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

New report corroborates 50MP camera for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

It's expected to launch by late 2023 or early 2024.


Apple releases first ever Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1

Apple releases first ever Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1

This is a new way to bring essential security updates to devices.


Motorola Razr 40 Ultra specs leak

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra specs leak

The chipset choice might disappoint you.


New Moto G 5G unveiled with Snapdragon 480+ and lower price tag, new Moto G Stylus joins it

New Moto G 5G unveiled with Snapdragon 480+ and lower price tag, new Moto G Stylus joins it

The 2023 versions of the G 5G and G Stylus series focus on keeping costs low.


vivo to launch iQOO Neo 8 Pro with 120W charging

vivo to launch iQOO Neo 8 Pro with 120W charging

This is the same as the Neo 7 series.


The next Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra update to boost low-light imaging

The next Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra update to boost low-light imaging

The new software is already being internally tested.


Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 high-quality renders appear online

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 high-quality renders appear online

The new external display design is confirmed.


India bans 14 messaging apps used for “spreading terror

India bans 14 messaging apps used for “spreading terror"

Banned apps have no representatives in India, pushing the government to prohibit their usage.


Motorola Edge 40 announced: Dimensity 8020, IP68 and 50MP f/1.4 main cam

Motorola Edge 40 announced: Dimensity 8020, IP68 and 50MP f/1.4 main cam

It has 68W wired and 15W wireless charging, and starts at €550.


Google officially shows us the Pixel Fold in a quick teaser video

Google officially shows us the Pixel Fold in a quick teaser video

The company's first foldable smartphone will be unveiled on May 10.


Top 10 trending phones of week 17

Top 10 trending phones of week 17

That didn't last long - the Galaxy A54 is back on top.


More Xiaomi 13 Ultra color options coming soon

More Xiaomi 13 Ultra color options coming soon

These may be limited to China only.


You can now log into your Google account with a passkey, no password required

You can now log into your Google account with a passkey, no password required

The passkey works with your phone's biometrics or PIN.


Another report claims early launch of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5

Another report claims early launch of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5

Last year's Fold4 and Flip4 were unveiled in August.



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Reader comments

  • Anonymous
  • 08 May 2023
  • 8N3

North America, Europe, India , Japan, Taiwan.

  • Anonymous
  • 07 May 2023
  • 0p}

4-9x would be 96-216mm. Sensor is said to be 1/2.6". My guess is imx563 (the 16mm of 1iv), while imx557 becomes the 14mm.

  • Anonymous
  • 07 May 2023
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Sony 1) main cam is smaller version of imx903, probably 1/1.28" .. 2) looks like periscope is 4-9x module from LG Innotek ( already had helped with previous periscopes) 3) 5000mAh/33W 4) frames are pro-i style 5) VC 6) at le...

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