- A rare Sony Xperia prototype is currently available for purchase.
- First showcased at MWC 2019, this prototype device is taller than any Xperia phone to reach production.
- It packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chip, 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage and costs just $250.
In addition to their exceptional pro-grade cameras, Sony’s Xperia flagships are known for their tall, skinny designs and ultra-widescreen 21:9 aspect ratio 4K displays. Although Sony has switched to an inferior 19.5:9 aspect ratio 1080p display on its latest Xperia 1 VI and made the phone a little shorter and broader than its predecessor, it remains skinnier compared to flagship phones from Samsung and OnePlus. The Xperia 1 VI is still an excellent choice for fans of Sony’s tall and skinny design, but if you’re not satisfied with the recent changes, there’s a rare Xperia prototype that may pique your interest.
First showcased at MWC 2019, this 5G mmWave Xperia prototype features a 21:9 aspect ratio OLED display and has a sizeable chin that makes it taller than any of Sony’s production models. It packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset, a mmWave 5G-capable Snapdragon X50 modem, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB onboard storage.