Sony Xperia 1 VI to ditch 4K display panel, will have wider aspect ratio

Sony’s signature Xperia line has always been known for its unique silhouette: a super tall phone with a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio. But according to a new leak, the upcoming Xperia 1 VI is set to mark a major design shift.

Leaker zackbuks on Weibo claims the Xperia 1 VI will ditch the 4K resolution display (goodbye, 3,840 x 1,644 pixels from the Xperia 1 V) in favor of a more mainstream 2K or Quad HD+ (around 3,200 x 1,440 pixels) panel. This, coupled with a switch from the 21:9 aspect ratio to a 19.5:9, means the phone will lose its signature extra-tall look and opt to a slightly smaller-yet-wider form factor.

Regardless, the overall aesthetic remains largely similar to previous Xperia phones, with the thick top and bottom bezels and left-aligned camera bump.

Perhaps, the shift to a lower-resolution, wider display could potentially be a cost-cutting measure for Sony, (which has historically been a major sticking point) making the Xperia line more competitive. However, do take this with a grain of salt since this is just a leak for now.

If true, though, it represents a significant change in direction for Sony’s flagship offerings. May 2024 is the rumored launch date, so we won’t have to wait long to see if these rumors pan out.

Other leaks are its camera specs which include 48-megapixel ultrawide and telephoto cameras. And varying configurations starting with a 12GB trim and an option for higher storage having 16GB RAM.