Several brands have launched their Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered flagship phones in the past few months. Speculation is rife that Sony may launch the Xperia 1 VII with the said chipset onboard in May. Well ahead of the expected launch timeframe, we at XpertPick have teamed up with reputed tipster OnLeaks to provide an exclusive look at the Xperia 1 VII through its 5K CAD renders and a 360-degree video.
Last week, a few case renders of the device surfaced, offering a glimpse of its design. However, the new CAD renders we bring to you today reveal the Xperia 1 VII from all angles. Given the track record of our source, the Xperia 1 VII’s design shown here is likely to be highly accurate.
Sony Xperia 1 VII CAD renders
- The Xperia 1 VII will arrive as the successor to last year’s Xperia 1 VI, which measured 162 x 74 x 8.2mm and featured a 6.5-inch display.
- Our source has revealed that the Xperia 1 VII will measure roughly 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5mm, with the thickness increasing to 11mm at the rear camera bump. Overall, the Xperia 1 VII is negligibly wider and a bit thicker than the previous generation.
- However, the Xperia 1 VII will not see any change in display size, and our source reveals an approximate 6.5-inch size. It has thick bezels on the top and bottom, with the upper housing a selfie camera.
- The right edge houses a power button with an integrated fingerprint sensor, a volume rocker, and a dedicated camera shutter button like its predecessor. The left edge appears to be clean, with no visible buttons.
- For audiophiles, the Xperia 1 VII features dual front-firing speakers. What’s interesting is that it will be one of the few flagship phones in recent times to feature a 3.5mm audio jack, which is positioned on the top edge along with a microphone.
- The bottom edge includes a hybrid SIM slot that supports microSD, a microphone, and a USB-C port.
- On the back, the Xperia 1 VII will retain the vertical camera module, which will house three cameras, including a periscope zoom lens. There are also a few additional sensors or cutouts, possibly for laser autofocus, microphones, and an LED flash.
Sony Xperia 1 VII 360-degree video
Readers can check out the 360-degree video above to view the Sony Xperia 1 VII’s design from all angles.
Sony Xperia 1 VII specifications, price (rumoured)
- According to other reports, the Xperia 1 VII’s OLED panel will support a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 4K resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will come preloaded with Android 15, like recent flagship phones.
- Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phone will offer 12GB / 16GB of RAM, 256GB / 512GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh+ battery with 30W fast charging support.
- On the front, it will feature a 12-megapixel selfie camera. The camera module on the back will have an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with a 70-200mm focal length.
- Expected to break cover in May globally, the Xperia 1 VII is likely to carry a starting price of $1,399.
Sony phones are known for delivering a stellar photography experience, and with a periscope camera onboard, the Xperia 1 VII aims to impress. The detailed CAD renders highlight its premium design, making it a promising flagship release.
