Wed May 07 08:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Sony Xperia 1 VII Rumored for May 15th Japan Launch, July Global Release
**London, UK** – A new rumor suggests Sony will unveil its flagship Xperia 1 VII smartphone on May 15th, mirroring the launch date of its predecessor. While a Japanese release is reportedly slated for the same day, a global rollout is expected sometime in July, according to a Japanese source. This aligns with Sony’s past practice of staggered international releases for its Xperia line.
The Xperia 1 VII is rumored to feature a near-identical design to the Xperia 1 VI, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 12GB of RAM. The device is expected to ship with Android 15, despite the impending release of Android 16. Slight dimensional changes are anticipated, with the 1 VII being marginally shorter, wider, and thicker than its predecessor, although the 6.5-inch screen size is expected to remain consistent. The leak comes from a Japanese source, and has not yet been verified by Sony.
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