It’s no secret that Sony hasn’t been as significant a player in the mobile space as it is in many of its other technological endeavors. A lot of this is because Sony tends to go its own direction — for better or worse. When the rest of the world moved over to glass, Sony clung to metal longer than anyone else. Over the years, it has also experimented with unique aspect ratios, pushed 4K displays over other more popular features, and retained unique extras like a headphone jack and microSD expansion.
Although these differences helped it build a small but loyal following, the Xperia series didn’t make much of a splash among mainstream consumers — until the release of the Sony Xperia 1 VI. Despite its limited availability, the Xperia 1 VI is a major step in the right direction for the company, leaving me hopeful for what’s next. Even though the Xperia 1 VI is only a few months old, I can’t help but dream about what’s coming. Here’s my wishlist for the Sony Xperia 1 VII.