Sony is now all set to launch its latest Xperia smartphones on April 14. As per recent sightings of a new banner on the company’s official YouTube channel, Sony has now scheduled a launch event on the said date. It might launch new Xperia smartphones, including the rumored Xperia 1 III (called Xperia 1 Mark 3) and Xperia Compact.
As per the rumors, Sony is aiming to launch the next iteration of its Xperia 1 device, after releasing the Xperia 1 II earlier last year. We have seen some renders of the device, thanks to tipster OnLeaks, earlier this year. Although it looks similar to its predecessor, the renders suggest that Sony has shrunk down the form factor and made the device a little bit thicker.
As per the leak, the major change in Xperia 1 III will be in the camera department. Its predecessor, as we know, comes with a triple-camera setup with a telephoto lens that offers up to 3x optical zoom. Now, Sony is looking to add a periscope lens to the next Xperia device to improve its zoom capabilities.
Apart from the Xperia 1 III, the company is also rumored to revive the Xperia Compact lineup this year. We have seen OnLeaks release the CAD renders earlier this year. The tipster also provided some key details about the potential iPhone 12 Mini competitor.
Sony Xperia Launch Event
So, these are the two devices that Sony is rumored to launch in its upcoming event. The event will be live-streamed on the company’s social handles and its YouTube channel on 14th April at 4:30 PM JST (1:00 PM IST). So, stay tuned for more details.
