Sony Xperia 1 V Leaked Renders Reveal Modified Camera Setup

The Sony Xperia 1 V is expected to arrive this year, with a few reports hinting at a launch during the 2023 MWC in Barcelona. With the rumored launch date not far away, leaks have started coming in, offering a peek into the smartphone's design. The latest leaked renders reveal that although the Xperia 1 V won't get a complete design revamp, the smartphone will sport minor design tweaks.

Earlier this month, an image of the alleged Sony Xperia 1 V was leaked. The newest renders coincide with these previously leaked images, comfirming what has been speculated until now. Here's what we know about the Sony Xperia 1 V so far:

Sony Xperia 1 V to Get a Modified Camera Island

According to a report by Green Smartphones, tipster OnLeaks leaked the renders of the Sony Xperia 1 V. Going by the images, it looks like Sony hasn't made any significant changes to the design.

Compared to its predecessor, the Xperia 1 IV, the upcoming smartphone appears to sport a slightly modified camera island. The leaked render also reveals that the Sony Xperia 1 V will not get a ToF camera and an RGB IR sensor. Additionally, the LED flash will now be inside the camera island, unlike the previous model which had the flash outside the island.

In terms of cameras, the tipster claims that the Sony Xperia 1 V will feature a 48MP + 12MP + 12MP triple camera setup. As for selfies, the smartphone is expected to feature a 12MP camera at the front.

The source has also revealed few hardware specifications. The leak claims that the Sony Xperia 1 V will sport a 6.5-inch flat display and will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, accompanied by 16GB of RAM. Additionally, the battery will remain the same as its predecessor, at a capacity of 5,000 mAh.

Sony Xperia 1 V: Rumored Launch Timeline

While few reports suggest that the Sony Xperia 1 V could be introduced at the 2023 MWC, which is scheduled for the last week of February, others suggest that the smartphone might launch in June, the same month the Xperia 1 IV arrived last year. We can expect Sony to share the exact launch date in the coming weeks.