Subj : Sony billboard accidentally leaks Xperia 1 V's 'next-gen' camera
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue May 02 2023 14:00:03

Sony billboard accidentally leaks Xperia 1 V's 'next-gen' camera and official 
design

Date:
Tue, 02 May 2023 12:41:13 +0000

Description:
Sonys Xperia 1 V is launching on May 11, but an accidental leak provides a 
peek a week early.

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Accidental product leaks by brands are usually minor slip-ups that are only 
spotted by chance, such as a premature store listing thats quickly taken 
down. But Sony has leaked its upcoming flagship Xperia 1 V phone in style  by 
posting a massive billboard featuring the device on the side of a building. 

The billboard (see above) was spotted in Hong Kong before being taken down, 
but not before photos appeared on Reddit and Twitter, and they show a handset 
thats pretty much identical to what weve seen in leaks.  Xperia 1V : 
pic.twitter.com/2gPrfIvFDJ May 2, 2023 See more 

Based on the images, Sony Xperia I V  which is set to be officially revealed 
on May 11  will look a lot similar to the Xperia 1 IV . The flat sides 
remain, surrounding a slender, slim body, characteristic of previous entries 
in the series. Youll also spot a camera lens layout that remains uniquely 
Sony. The new phones camera array appears a little bigger than the previous 
generation, with Sonys ad proclaiming that the phone will have a next-gen 
camera system. A tale of two promos 

If I had a nickel for every Android phone launching on May 11 with an 
official render making the rounds on the first day of May, I would have two 
nickels , as the saying goes. The Xperia 1 V joins the Google Pixel 7a being 
teased by an official source only days ahead of launch, even if one was 
unintentional. 

Though weve seen fewer leaks around the Xperia 1 V than we have for the 7a, 
we still have a clear idea of what to expect from both phones. The Xperia 1 
IV is rumored to be coming with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 16GB of RAM, 
a 6.5-inch flat display, and a 5,000mAh capacity battery. The Pixel 7a, 
meanwhile, is expected to have a Tensor G2 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 6.1-inch 
display, and a 4,400mAh battery. 

Though these are very different smartphones in many respects, both the Xperia 
and Pixel lines place a premium on the camera experience (though you could 
argue all the best Android phones do). 

The Pixel series has typically outperformed the Sony Xperias in reviews and 
comparison tests , with our Xperia 1 IV review noting that the phone is for 
those who would rather edit their photos themselves than those who want a 
usable image straight out of the box. 

Might this be the year that Sony makes up ground in the photography 
department? Well have a better idea soon, but for a phone thats rumored to 
cost upwards of $1,000 / 1,000 / AU$1,800, wed hope so.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/sony-billboard-accidentally-leaks-xperia-1-vs-n
ext-gen-camera-and-official-design


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