Updated | Sony Xperia 1 V: Live leak points to camera overhaul from Xperia 1 IV

The first render of the Xperia 1 V has leaked online, hinting at its impending release. Seemingly, Sony has made a few camera changes between the Xperia 1 IV and the Xperia 1 V. To recap, Sony upgraded front-facing and telephoto cameras for last year's model, with the Xperia 1 IV serving as the first smartphone to offer 'true optical zoom'.

There had been rumours that Sony would overhaul its primary and telephoto camera offering with this year's Xperia 1 V. Reputedly, the device could contain a modified Sony IMX803, a 1/1.28-inch sensor used in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The same leak from last October also outlined that Sony will re-purpose the Sony IMX557 as the Xperia 1 V's telephoto camera.

Unfortunately, the image below does not reveal any camera specification details. It would appear that the Xperia 1 V retains its predecessor's rear-facing camera arrangement though, with an ultra-wide-angle sensor on top, followed by primary and telephoto cameras, respectively. Additionally, the ToF and RGB-IR sensors from the Xperia 1 IV have disappeared, with a larger 'ZEISS T*' logo in the place.

Moreover, Sony has moved the LED flash with the rear-facing camera housing, as well as a microphone like the Xperia PRO-I. The device shown below lacks the glossy finish across its camera housing too, with a matte finish punctuated by slightly concave lenses. Currently, Sony is expected to reveal the Xperia 1 V at MWC 2023, which runs between  February 27 and March 2. Incidentally, alleged specifications have emerged online, covered separately.

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