Previously, there were speculations circulating about Sony possibly discontinuing their Xperia 5 series. A tipster on Weibo had claimed "Xperia 5 series, R.I.P 2024" without offering any substantial reasons to back up this assertion. However, recent real-life images of the upcoming Xperia 5 VI protective case have surfaced, hinting at the design of the new model and suggesting that Sony is actively working on it for an imminent release.
Xperia 5 VI Protective Case Reveals Design Insights
The leaked photos of the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 5 VI cases, shared by tipster @无本木之人, were found on a popular Chinese online marketplace. Interestingly, the Xperia 5 VI case notably lacks a cutout for the dedicated two-stage camera shutter button that typically resides on the bottom right side of the phone. This absence in the case design strongly suggests that the upcoming phone will not feature this particular button. Additionally, the Xperia 5 VI case showcases a familiar cutout for the camera, indicating a dual camera setup similar to the previous model, comprised of main and ultrawide lenses.
Upgrades and Changes in Xperia 5 VI
In comparison to its predecessor, the Xperia 5 V, which boasted a 48MP 24mm 1/1.35″ main sensor and a 12MP 16mm 1/1.25″ sensor for wide-angle photography, the Xperia 5 VI is expected to introduce some significant alterations. One key transformation is the shift to a wider aspect ratio, moving from the iconic 21:9 aspect ratio to a more conventional 19.5:9 ratio, as previously reported. Historically, all Xperia 5 series devices, including the original Xperia 5 from 2019, featured a telephoto sensor. However, this trend might be changing with the Xperia 5 VI. Moreover, the phone is likely to deviate from its usual 1080 x 2560 pixels taller OLED panel, possibly aiming to enhance one-handed usability and broaden its appeal to a wider user base.
