Monday, Feb. 24, was supposed to be the first day of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where Sony was scheduled to launch new Xperia smartphones. Due to coronavirus fears, the MWC was canceled, but Sony still had its press event, albeit only in the form of an online stream. 

At the event, Sony launched its new flagship phone, the Sony Xperia 1 II. It’s the company’s first 5G device, and – typically for Sony – it packs some powerful camera tech. 

In terms of design, though, Sony hasn’t strayed from its way, meaning the Sony Xperia 1 II looks utilitarian. The 6.5-inch OLED display has thick bezels both on top and bottom, and on the back there’s a vertically oriented triple camera sensor. The phone will be available in black and purple, with Sony primarily pushing the black color in its press materials. It’s not a bad look overall, but in a world where bezels are universally shunned, the Xperia 1 II is a bit old-fashioned.  Read more…

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