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Sony's first 5G phone may be a souped-up Xperia 1
Sony appears ready to leap into 5G smartphones, although you might not want to rush to the store if you have one of the company's recent handsets. XDA's Max Weinbach has shared what looks to be leaked images and specs for Sony's headline phones in 2020, the Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II. The 1 II would, as the name implies, be a tuned version of Sony's 6.5-inch 4K flagship with 5G for low- and mid-band networks (Engadget's parent Verizon would currently be ruled out), a speedier Snapdragon 865 processor and, curiously, a motion blur feature that promises "90Hz equivalent" visuals. It's not a true 90Hz display, then, but that might not be a bad thing when a 4K OLED at that refresh speed would likely slaughter your battery.
Watch Sony's MWC 2019 event in under 9 minutes
Sony opened up its MWC booth a little early to announce its latest phones. We don't blame you if you slept in, it was early in the day even here in Barcelona. If you missed the festivities, don't worry: we've compiled the highlights in a 9-minute clip that will get you caught up while you wait for your next latte or cup of Earl Grey. Sony unveiled the super tall Xperia 10 and 10 Plus, both of which have 21:9 displays designed for those who love to consume content on the go. Sadly, the rest of the spec sheet is rather ho-hum. There's also the cinematic Xperia 1 flagship, a device that packs the first 4K HDR OLED display in a phone and a triple-lens camera setup with autofocus eye tracking from its A7 III mirrorless camera.
What to expect at MWC 2019
There's always plenty of news from MWC, and it's either entirely expected or word gets out early. This year is shaping up to be slightly different, though, as companies are preparing their version of the future of smartphones. From foldable designs to 5G and more, this year's Mobile World Congress won't only be jam-packed with news, but it should also be exciting once again.
