Officially, the Xperia 1 VI, priced at $1,039.99 on Amazon, stands as Sony's most powerful smartphone currently available. However, there's a growing body of evidence indicating that the company is gearing up to unveil a seventh-generation model. In addition to this, it appears that Sony is also set to replace its acclaimed WH-1000XM5 headphones with the much-anticipated WH-1000XM6.
Recently, a second variant of the Xperia 1 VII has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, following the initial sighting of the device just last week. This new device, identified by the model number XQ-FS54, exhibits all the key characteristics expected from a new Xperia 1 handset. Notably, it boasts the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, marking a significant upgrade from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that powers the current Xperia 1 VI.
In a surprising development, another model, the XQ-FS72, has also leaked on Geekbench's databases focusing on AI, CPU, and GPU performance. Based on historical trends of Xperia 1 releases, it is likely that the XQ-FS72 variant will be marketed in China or Hong Kong, while the XQ-FS54 is expected to cater to the European and UK markets.
According to recent rumors, Sony is poised to launch the Xperia 1 VII later this month, coinciding with the release of the WH-1000XM6 headphones. However, it's important to note that the flagship smartphone may not commence shipping until the summer season.
As the tech community eagerly awaits the launch of Sony’s latest devices, including the Xperia 1 VII and the WH-1000XM6, consumers can anticipate significant advancements in both smartphone and headphone technology. For ongoing updates and insights, follow Alex Alderson, a seasoned tech writer with over 12,000 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018. Connect with him on Twitter or Notebookchat at @aldersonaj.
