Sony Xperia 1 VI camera specs could be depressingly familiar according to latest rumor

An alleged leak about the Sony Xperia 1 VI has been shared (supposedly sourced from the Chinese social media site Weibo) that seems to offer the camera specifications for the upcoming smartphone. A previous leak about the Xperia 1 VI made some bold claims, with three 48 MP lenses allegedly taking up space in the revamped camera system. But this new rumor will bring Xperia fans back down to earth with a bump, as it is the same spec as the predecessor.

So, this apparent leaker-in-the-know on Weibo has stated that “it’s a pity” (machine translation) and that it is something that fans will have to accept. “Xperia 1 VI” is used as a post tag, so it is clear what the poster is discussing. The camera specifications are listed as follows:

• 48 MP, f/1.9, 24 mm, 1/1.35
• 12 MP, f/2.2, 16 mm, 1/2.5
• 12 MP, f/2.3, 85 mm, f/2.8, 125 mm, 1/3.5

If those details look familiar to those who keep an eye on the Xperia 1 line, it will be because they are the same camera specifications for the Sony Xperia 1 V, which can be bought unlocked from Amazon. But as we pointed out in our detailed review of the 2023 model, Sony doesn’t target big marketing numbers for its camera specifications and rather focuses on the accompanying software to get the most out of its camera. So, it’s very likely that if the Sony Xperia 1 VI does come with the same hardware, then the upgrades will be on the software side, with enhanced AI tools undoubtedly being part of the mix.