14 DAY TRIAL // Sony released the Xperia X series this year, but it seems that the company is already working on new smartphones that it plans to deliver to the market. And while the Xperia XR has leaked in images that reveal its design, new information suggests the handset will be unveiled at IFA 2016.
Photos of the upcoming Xperia XR leaked earlier this month, depicting the smartphone’s design together with its USB Type-C port and rear camera setup, according to Fonearena. The images revealed the blue variant of the device and showed that the rear camera would come with dual LED flash and the ability to shoot 4k videos.
New information has surfaced, suggesting that the Xperia XR will be introduced during one of the year’s biggest electronics event, IFA Berlin. Sony has released a teaser image with the invite to its press conference at IFA Berlin.
The picture reveals some of the devices that Sony intends to showcase, including a TV, a PlayStation VR, Bluetooth headset, and a smartphone, namely the Xperia XR. The teaser image also depicts other gadgets that could be presented during the press conference.
Xperia XR could pack a Snapdragon 820 processor
Word is that the Xperia XR could come with Snapdragon 820, coupled with Adreno 530 graphics processing unit and 3GB of RAM. In addition, the smartphone could have 32GB of internal memory with the option to expand using a microSD card.
Aside from this, rear camera capacity is said to reach 21MP, and a 12MP unit will be incorporated on the front. The device will feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, will measure 146.4 x 71.9 x 8.1mm, and will sport a 5.1-inch display with 1080p resolution.
All of these specs are uncertain at this point, but if the rumors are to be believed, we will also get a glimpse of the smartphone during its unveiling at IFA Berlin. Sony’s press conference begins on September 1, at 1 PM CET.