Sony is set to unveil its Xperia 1 VII flagship next week, emphasizing its audio capabilities. A new teaser highlights its Walkman-powered audio improvements and confirms the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, a rarity among 2025 flagships. Previous teasers indicated that the phone’s cameras are “powered by Alpha,” hinting at advanced imaging features. The Xperia 1 VII will likely have a design similar to its predecessor but will be slightly shorter and wider. It is expected to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite chipset, upgraded cameras, and Android 15 pre-installed.
Sony is gearing up to unveil its upcoming flagship, the Xperia 1 VII, next week, and the teasers are rolling in. The latest teaser highlights the device’s exceptional audio capabilities.
The video demonstrates that the Xperia 1 VII will feature Walkman technology, suggesting significant audio enhancements. It will also keep the 3.5mm headphone jack, making it one of the few flagship devices to retain this feature in 2025.
Previously, Sony shared a teaser focusing on the Xperia 1 VII’s camera system, which is “powered by Alpha” – the company’s imaging division. The Xperia 1 VII is anticipated to mirror the design of its predecessor, but it will be slightly shorter and wider.
The new smartphone is expected to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite chipset, along with upgraded cameras and Android 15 right out of the box.