The development of the Sony Xperia 1 VII appears to be underway, positioning it as the successor to the Xperia 1 VI. Recent sightings on a benchmarking platform suggest an upcoming release and reveal various specifications. The new device is anticipated to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and equipped with 12GB of RAM, with a launch version likely to feature Android 15. This comes after the device’s listing on Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) website.
Sony Xperia 1 VII Geekbench Listing
The model identified as “Sony XQ-FS54” has appeared on Geekbench, as noted by GSMArena. This device is reported to house an octa-core chipset utilizing ARM v8 architecture, featuring two cores operating at 4.32GHz and six additional cores at 3.53GHz. This configuration is believed to be indicative of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, marking Sony’s first smartphone to adopt this high-end processor.
The system on chip (SoC) is expected to be accompanied by approximately 10.90GB of RAM, likely rounded up to the anticipated 12GB. Current information indicates that the device is running Android 15, with a motherboard identified by the code name “sun.”
Benchmark scores for the Sony Xperia 1 VII provide an early glimpse into its performance capabilities. In the Geekbench 6.4.0 test for Android AArch64, it achieved scores of 2,967 in single-core and 9,017 in multi-core analyses.
Sony Xperia 1 VII Specifications (Expected)
Earlier reports suggest that the Xperia 1 VII may retain the 6.5-inch display seen in the Xperia 1 VI, with prominent bezels on both ends. On the rear, a triple camera arrangement is expected to feature distinct vertically aligned camera rings, and it is rumored that a periscope telephoto sensor will be included. Renderings of the device indicate further cutouts to accommodate the autofocus LED flash and additional components.
In terms of dimensions, the Xperia 1 VII could measure approximately 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm. The right side of the device is anticipated to house the power button, volume controls, and a dedicated button potentially serving as a camera shutter. Additionally, it is expected to feature dual front-firing speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port for charging.
As the potential launch approaches, further details about the Xperia 1 VII are likely to emerge. While Sony has not yet confirmed specific release dates, the launch of the Xperia 1 VI in May 2024 suggests that this month could serve as a likely timeframe for the new model’s debut.
