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Xperia 1 II: Sony hints at upcoming release date for its most expensive flagship

The Xperia 1 II will cost over €1,000 at launch. (Image source: Sony)
The Xperia 1 II will cost over €1,000 at launch. (Image source: Sony)
The Xperia 1 II, Sony's most expensive flagship, is edging ever closer to being released. Due this quarter, Sony has hinted that we could be just days away from a proper unveiling. The device's €1,119 (~US$1,227.40) launch price may be a sticking point for most people, though.
Alex Alderson,
Android Smartphone Business

The Xperia 1 II may finally be getting a release. Announced in February, the Xperia 1 II is Sony's next flagship smartphone. Featuring the obligatory Snapdragon 865, the device also has a 6.5-inch OLED panel and Sony's 21:9 aspect ratio.

Spotted with an IMX557 last month, plenty of mysteries remain about the Xperia 1 II. While Sony had originally stated that it would release the device in Q2 2020, the absence of release date updates since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic suggested that the company had delayed proceedings.

Sony España is of the belief that the Xperia 1 II is still on track for Q2. Specifically, the subdivision has been informing people that the Xperia 1 II will land before the end of the month. Hence, we may be just days away from a proper launch.

Sony has already confirmed the launch price of the Xperia 1 II, too. According to a German press release, the Xperia 1 II will retail for €1,119 (~US$1,227.40).

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Alex Alderson, 2020-04-14 (Update: 2020-04-15)
Alex Alderson
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Prior to writing and translating for Notebookcheck, I worked for various companies including Apple and Neowin. I have a BA in International History and Politics from the University of Leeds, which I have since converted to a Law Degree. Happy to chat on Twitter or Notebookchat.