The LG V50 ThinQ has three cameras on the rear while
the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 Pro is expected to debut with four. The Nokia 9
PureView currently holds the crown for most rear cameras with a total of five.
But if a new leak is to be believed, Sony could soon take things a step
further.
According to tipster Max J. who is known for his
accurate Samsung leaks, Sony is currently developing a new Xperia smartphone
that’ll boast a whopping six rear cameras. It’s unclear at the moment how these
will be arranged – the accompanying render is simply a mock-up – but they will
apparently be paired with a further two sensors up front.
The exact details of Sony’s plans remain a mystery
at the moment, but the device will presumably include a telephoto camera
accompanied by a separate super-wide-angle alternative. Considering the recent
popularity of Time-of-Flight sensors, one of these could be a candidate for the
setup, while the remaining two could potentially be monochrome sensors for
improved detail in low-light scenes. Regarding the front-facing cameras, it's
claimed there will be two. Presumably, there will be a primary sensor accompanied
by a wide-angle camera, although, once again, exact details are yet to be
revealed.
Unfortunately for us, Sony’s new smartphone is still
in the early stages of development, so the design of the front panel also
remains unclear at the moment. However, the recently-released Xperia 1 in
addition to the mid-range Xperia 10 series suggests a 21:9 display will likely
make the cut. As for specifications, the number of cameras means this device is
probably an upcoming flagship. However, because the announcement timeframe
hasn’t yet been revealed – it could arrive in late 2019 or early 2020 – it’s
unclear at this point what processor it’ll carry. Storage and RAM will most
likely sit at 128GB and 8GB respectively, though.
