With 2025 quickly approaching, the excitement surrounding Sony’s next Xperia line is building. Now, while nothing from the horse’s mouth just yet, some details emerging would indicate that two different models would debut and not just one.
The Great Big Firmware Mystery Explained
This speculation started dropping breadcrumbs on Weibo, with a firmware number “72.0. A.1. 110” spotted. Perhaps, this rather compelling pattern may hold the key to 2025 Xperia plans. Fixed: Traditionally the first two digits of Xperia firmware numbers have provided a good indication of the model year. For example, the 2024 Xperia 1 VI carried a “69” prefix, and the Xperia 10 VI was “70.” Continuing this pattern, the “72” prefix strongly hints at a 2025 release.
But here’s where it gets even more interesting: the existence of a “72” suggests there’s another model with a “71” prefix. This dual-prefix scenario raises the possibility of Sony planning to introduce two models next year.
Speculating on the New Models
What could these models be? Recent rumors hinted at a compact, non-high-end Xperia exclusive to Japan, which might correspond to one of these firmware numbers. Meanwhile, whispers of a canceled 2024 model could mean that the “71” firmware belongs to this phantom device, potentially resurrected for a 2025 comeback.
What’s Next for Xperia?
The anticipation around these developments is palpable. Can the Xperia Compact make ripples in the market, or will Sony trim the fat and focus on one flagship model? While we wait for leaks to continue and official announcements to be made, the Xperia community is rife with theories and excitement.
And we await the next pieces of this puzzle to fall into place, with updates to come. The 2025 Xperia family is set to be the talk of the tech town around the world – whether it’s a solo flagship that catches everyone’s attention or rather a dual-device proposition.