Sony could launch the Xperia 1 IV very soon, teasing ‘exciting announcement’ on 11 May

What you need to know

• Sony teases a new Xperia announcement on May 11th.
• The company is likely to launch the premium Xperia 1 IV.
• The device will likely follow the same design cues as its predecessor with impressive specifications.

May 11 will be a busy day. It’s the day Google launches its upcoming developer conference, but Sony has also decided to announce its own event the same day and could finally unveil the Xperia I IV.

On Monday, Sony posted a teaser on Twitter for an “exciting announcement” focusing on a new Xperia product. The company does not say what this product will be, but it’s not hard to guess that it’s probably the Xperia 1 IV. The company launched the Xperia 1 III in April last year, so it’s about time for the next flagship in Sony’s lineup.

There have not been many rumors about the Xperia I IV, but we have seen a few renditions of what the device will reportedly look like. You may or may not be disappointed to learn that the Xperia I IV is unlikely to follow the trends of the best Android phones, according to the reproductions, and is likely to have the same design as its predecessors, frames and all.

On the back is a triple camera setup, and a Weibo user claims that the phone will keep the variable telephoto lens from the Xperia 1 III, which could see some improvement. In addition, the primary camera can also get an upgrade. However, it is unclear whether this means a higher pixel count (finally) or a larger sensor similar to the Xperia Pro-I.