The Sony Xperia 1 VII is ‘powered by Alpha’ and launching next week

The Sony Xperia 1 VI wasn’t the preferred flagship Android cellphone by any measure, however we nonetheless thought it was a unbelievable launch. Now, the corporate has confirmed {that a} new Xperia 1 mannequin (anticipated to be the Xperia 1 VII) will probably be launched next week.

Sony posted a video on its Sony Xperia channel titled “The next ONE is coming.” The video confirms a Could 13 launch date at 4:00 AM CEST (10:00 PM ET on Could 12). It additionally offers us a fast take a look at what might be the brand new cellphone, that includes an identical rear digicam design because the outdated mannequin.

So what ought to we count on from the obvious Xperia 1 VII, then? For one, Sony claims in its video that the cellphone will probably be “powered by Alpha” digicam expertise. This is fairly obscure and might theoretically apply to software program or {hardware} options.

In any other case, leaked renders present the cellphone might retain the headphone jack, whereas there are conflicting claims about Exmor T sensors throughout all rear cameras. We’re additionally anticipating the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a smorgasbord of digicam and media options.

In any occasion, Android Authority contributor Alex Walker-Todd praised the Xperia 1 VI final yr as the very best Sony flagship in years. He particularly pointed to the “distinctive” battery life and versatile cameras however lamented the excessive worth and disappointing replace coverage. We additionally took umbrage with the shortage of US availability. Nonetheless, we hope the brand new cellphone addresses these aforementioned complaints.