Sony launched the Xperia 1 VIII in June, and rumors are already circulating about its successor, the Xperia 1 IX. According to the latest reports, the upcoming device may feature a main camera with a larger sensor than the Xperia 1 VIII's 1/1.35" type. This would require a redesigned camera island with a larger square area.

If confirmed, it would be the first time Sony changed its flagship's main camera sensor since the Xperia 1 V released in 2023. A larger sensor would allow more light in, potentially improving low-light photography. Sony typically follows an annual launch schedule, so the Xperia 1 IX is expected to be announced next year, with more details to emerge in the meantime.