Sony is rumored to launch a 1 inch sensor smartphone named Xperia Pro C

We all wonder if Sony will ever launch a new RX100 camera (I guess not). But rumors are getting stronger about that very same 1 inch sized sensor being used on a new Sony smartphone. Sony insider reports:

There seems to have been a new development on the Xperia Pro series line of smartphones. The phone which is speculated to be called as Xperia Pro C, a successor to the Pro-I, which may also adopt a compact form factor, a stark difference to Sony’s usual 6.5″ displays for its top tier smartphones. Some of the specs which were leaked includes: – A 6.0″ 120 Hz, 2K resolution OLED with Anti- reflection coating. – Snapdragon 8Gen 3 with 12/256 as the base skew, possibly. – 5000 mAh battery with a revamped 45W PD charging. Camera specs include: – 50 MP 1.0″ , 20 MM, f/1.8 with OIS, support for 12 Bit RAW and 14 Bit DCG RAW (maybe an OmniVision sensor). – 12 MP with AF, with support for 4K 120 FPS 10 Bit 420 S -LOG gamma curve and HLG support. Also support for JPG/60 FPS RAW, with AE/AF and support for Sony S-Cine-tone and creative look – 12 MP F 1/2.9″, 20mm, F 2.0 with support for 4K 60 FPS HDR and Sony Creative look.

The Xperia Pro C might be announced in late 2024.