Highlights
- Three of Sony’s new smartphones were spotted in the IMEI database.
- The IMEI database screenshot, shared by Gizmochina, only reveals the model number.
- Technical specifications of the three phones are still under wraps.
- There is no confirmation on release date yet.
If recent media reports are to be believed, Sony is working on three new smartphones.
Gizmochina is one of their recent reports confirmed spotting three Sony devices on their IMEI database. The reports suggest all three devices can be expected to be released in the near future. However, there has been no official confirmation from the brand or any official spokesperson.
Moreover, details about the spotted phones are also hazy.
According to entries found in the IMEI database, Gizmochina has, however, shared the model numbers of the three phones in its exclusive report.
Caption – Screenshot of IMEI listing of Sony’s upcoming phone with model number – PM-1502-BV (Screenshot Credit – Gizmochina)
Caption – Screenshot of IMEI listing of Sony’s upcoming phone with model number – PM-1503-BV (Screenshot Credit – Gizmochina)
Caption – Screenshot of IMEI listing of Sony’s upcoming phone with model number – PM-1504-BV (Screenshot Credit – Gizmochina)
As per the screenshots shared, the three upcoming smartphones will have model numbers – PM-1502-BV, PM-1503-BV, and PM-1504-BV.
These model numbers reveal little to no information about which lineups these new smartphones will belong to.
The brand, previously this year, has announced two smartphones – the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI. That announcement came in the month of May.
The recently spotted smartphone discovery now follows the release of these two smartphones, making a total of 5 smartphone launches for the brand this year.
To recall, both the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI were announced on 15th May 2024.
The Xperia 1 VI comes with a 6.50-inch touchscreen display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It comes with 12GB of RAM and runs Android 14. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery.
On the other hand, the Xperia 10 VI phone comes with a 6.10-inch touchscreen display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor. With 8GB of RAM, this phone runs on Android 14 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery.
Anyhow, with no specific technical details available and no update on the release date as of now, speculating on the newly spotted phones will be difficult. We will have to wait to get a better idea of what Sony has in store for its smartphone lineup.
Sony Xperia 1 VI Specs
GENERAL
Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
Dual Sim | Yes |
Sim Size | Nano SIM |
Device Type | Smartphone |
Release Date | May 11, 2024 (Expected) |
DESIGN
Dimensions | 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.33 in) |
Colors | Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver |
DISPLAY
Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
Touch | Yes |
Size | 6.6 inches, 1644 x 3840 pixels, 120 Hz |
PPI | ~ 633 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% |
Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Features | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), HDR BT.2020 |
MEMORY
RAM | 12 GB |
Storage | 256 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
CONNECTIVITY
GPRS | Yes |
EDGE | Yes |
3G | Yes |
4G | Yes |
5G | Yes |
VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
EXTRA
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side |
Face Unlock | Yes |
Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
NFC | Yes |
Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
IP Rating | IP65 |
Dust Resistant | Yes |
CAMERA
Rear Camera | 48 MP 24mm, 1/1.35″, 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 12 MP f/2.8 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Rotating Ring |
Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Flash | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | 12 MP 1/2.9″, 1.25µm (Wide Angle) |
Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
OS | Android v14 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
GPU | Adreno GPU |
Java | No |
Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 |
MULTIMEDIA
Yes | |
Music | Yes |
Video | Yes |
FM Radio | No |
Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
Type | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 5000 mAh |
Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
Wireless Charging | Yes |
Reverse Charging | Yes |
Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes |
Sony Xperia 10 VI Specs
GENERAL
Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
Dual Sim | Yes |
Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
Device Type | Smartphone |
Release Date | May 15, 2024 |
DESIGN
Dimensions | 68 x 155 x 8.3 mm |
Weight | 164 g |
Colors | Blue, Black, White |
DISPLAY
Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
Touch | Yes |
Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
PPI | ~ 449 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.5% |
Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Features | Triluminos display |
MEMORY
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 128 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
CONNECTIVITY
GPRS | Yes |
EDGE | Yes |
3G | Yes |
4G | Yes |
5G | Yes |
VoLTE | Yes |
Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
USB Features | USB on-the-go |
EXTRA
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side |
Face Unlock | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
NFC | Yes |
Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
IP Rating | IP65 |
Dust Resistant | Yes |
Extra Features | eSIM |
CAMERA
Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
Features | HDR, Panorama |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Flash | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
OS | Android v14 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@1.8 GHz |
GPU | Adreno 710 |
Java | No |
Browser | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
Yes | |
Music | Yes |
Video | Yes |
FM Radio | No |
Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
Type | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes |
FAQs
Q1. What are the main specifications of the Sony Xperia 10 VI?
Answer. The Xperia 10 VI comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor. It features a dual camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens. The device supports 5G connectivity, has 8GB of RAM, and offers 128GB of internal storage.
Q2. Does the Xperia 10 VI have a high refresh rate display?
Answer. No, the Xperia 10 VI has a 60Hz refresh rate display, which is lower compared to the 120Hz refresh rate of the Xperia 1 VI.
Q3. How durable is the Xperia 10 VI?
Answer. The Xperia 10 VI is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, providing enhanced durability against scratches and drops. It also has an IP65/IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Q4. What is the battery performance of the Xperia 10 VI?
Answer. The Xperia 10 VI offers a battery life of approximately 26 hours and 43 minutes under typical usage conditions, supported by its 4500mAh battery.
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