It has been announced that the Sony Xperia 5 VI will not be introduced.

Sony’s Decisions Regarding the Xperia 5 VI

It seems that Sony is poised to break its tradition of releasing two new high-end Android phones each year. The Japanese tech giant typically responded to consumer demands by refreshing its Xperia 1 flagship series and the more affordable Xperia 5 series annually. However, this year, it has been revealed that no new Xperia 5 VI smartphone will be launched for Sony fans.

According to the Japanese news agency Impress Watch, Sony definitively confirmed during a press conference that the Xperia 5 VI will not be introduced this year. Instead, the company will continue with the Xperia 5 V model, which was released last year. This means that Sony smartphone enthusiasts will be limited to the previous year’s Xperia 5 V and the Xperia 1 VI, which is planned to be unveiled in May 2024.

Furthermore, the reasons behind Sony’s decision have also come to light. Representatives from Sony at the event stated that this decision is based on changes in “user needs.” This situation may indicate that Xperia 5 owners are increasingly leaning towards Xperia 1 models. Although the Xperia 5 series offers nearly the same features as the Xperia 1 phones, the compact form factor is perceived as a disadvantage.

The growing consumer preference for larger screen phones stands out as one of the key factors behind Sony’s decision. However, the absence of a new Xperia 5 model this year does not necessarily mean that a similar decision will be made in future years. The future of the Xperia 5 series remains uncertain for now, but Sony also does not rule out the possibility of redesigning and reintroducing this series within the framework of “user needs.”