Sony is reportedly developing a compact smartphone to rival the iPhone SE (2022). Display sizes on modern smartphones have been getting larger with every year, but compact handsets still have a niche. The iPhone SE series remains one of the most popular offerings in its segment, and Sony will be hoping that its upcoming compact smartphone will be able to offer a similar experience on the Android side of things.
The smartphone market has undergone a dramatic change since the start of the smartphone revolution more than a decade ago. With new brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi jostling for attention, old guards, like HTC, BlackBerry, LG, and Nokia have either had to shut shop or are taking the backseat in what has become a highly-competitive industry. Sony has also gone through turbulent times with its smartphone business, so catering to small niches in the Android market might be a way for the company to stay relevant.
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Sony is reportedly working on a relatively compact smartphone named the Xperia Ace 3. The device is expected to succeed the Xperia Ace 2 (shown above), which was released in Japan last year. Third-party renders of the smartphone have been released by@OnLeaks a.k.a. Steve Hemmerstoffer, and published byZollege. The renders showcase a device with a teardrop notch housing the selfie-camera up front and a relatively thick bezel at the bottom. Some of the key specifications of the device have also been shared, including the display size, dimensions, camera specifications, and even the possible price and release date.
And here comes your very first look at the Japanese #iPhoneSE3 competitor, the #Sony #XperiaACE3! (360° video + gorgeous 5K renders + display size + rear camera specs + dimensions)On behalf of @Zollege_Ed ->https://t.co/4fxLvpZZ9r pic.twitter.com/wZ76g9rT7t
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) March 10, 2022Sony Xperia Ace 3: Specs, Price, And Release Date
Starting with the display size, the Xperia Ace 3 will reportedly measure 139.7 x 68.6 x 9.1mm and will feature a 5.5-inch display. There is, however, no word on whether it will be an AMOLED or LCD panel. On the imaging side of things, the phone will reportedly rock a single 13-megapixel camera on the back, with no indications on what the front-facing shooter will be. It is also said to have a 3.5mm headphone socket at the top and a fingerprint scanner integrated with the power button on the right side.
The report further claims that the device will support 5G connectivity, and is slated to be released in June this year at a price of Rs. 24,999 (around $325) in India. This would make it significantly more expensive than the Xperia Ace 2, which carried a price-tag of 22,000 yen (around $190). There's no further information on the rumoredSony phone, including what the all-important processor will be, but there will likely be more leaks about it in the coming weeks and months.
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Source: @OnLeaks/Twitter, Zollege
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