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Sony Xperia 1 VII: Comprehensive leak reveals improved telephoto camera and audio as well as specific launch info of the May-bound flagship

The Sony Xperia 1 VI. (Image Source: Sony)
The Sony Xperia 1 VI. (Image Source: Sony)
A new Sony Xperia 1 VII leak reportedly from a reliable source with early access to the phone has now surfaced in the wild. Supposedly, the Snapdragon 8 Elite phone will feature significant upgrades to its zoom and audio performance, with thorough launch info of the flagship also been outed.

Sony is set to release its next flagship smartphone soon. This device, the Xperia 1 VII, will succeed last year's Xperia 1 VI, and now appears to have been leaked in full ahead of its debut.

As revealed by reliable leaker Chunvn8888 citing a private Xperia Group on Facebook, the Xperia 1 VII is set to feature a FHD+ OLED screen in a 19.5:9 ratio, and a Snapdragon 8 Elite. A 3.5mm jack is present too, along with significant Walkman-tuned hardware and software upgrades for improved audio quality.

Other leaked features and upgrades include a two times larger telephoto sensor, up to 5 hours better battery life than the Xperia 1 VI, and new camera AI features.

The Sony Xperia 1 VII is expected to launch on May 15 globally, with sales to begin in Japan and Taiwan right after. Fans in South-East Asia may have to wait till July, however. Unfortunately, the prospects of a US release remain unknown. Lastly, the Xperia 1 VII is said to be priced at the equivalent of around $1400, and will be available in three color options: Black, Purple, and Khaki Green. 

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Ricci Rox, 2025-04-24 (Update: 2025-04-25)