Sony Developing Three New Smartphones: Mysterious Models Spotted in IMEI Database

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

Email 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

Email 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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