Sony's Xperia 1 VII is on the way, but its worldwide launch may encounter postponements.

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      The Sony Xperia 1 VII is about to be released — but only in select markets. A recent leak indicates that fans of Sony’s premium smartphones may face a longer wait than initially anticipated. While the device is set to launch in Japan soon, other regions will experience a significant delay, and the availability of the phone in the U.S. remains unclear.

      According to Notebookcheck, citing Sumaho Digest, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is expected to debut in Japan next week, with a release date of May 15. However, other markets will not see it until the third quarter of 2025, with a provisional release in July. The report anticipates broad availability throughout Europe — but what about the U.S.?

      Unfortunately, the outlook for the U.S. is not very promising. It is still uncertain if the Xperia 1 VII will be available in the United States at all, though there are indications that it might be possible. The phone was recently listed on the FCC’s website, suggesting that at least one upcoming Xperia model could make its way to the U.S.

      The Xperia 1 VII is rumored to share a similar design and dimensions with the VI. However, it is expected to feature 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, providing performance enhancements. Additionally, the camera is anticipated to improve, with a new telephoto lens boasting a 70-200mm focal length, as reported by Phone Arena.

      The previous flagship, Sony Xperia 1 VI, was never released in the U.S., disappointing many fans. Sony confirmed to The Verge that the phone would be available in Europe and the UK, but that was all. Will Sony return to the U.S. market now? Despite the FCC filing, nothing is guaranteed. We will have to wait and see how the situation unfolds.

      Monica is a computing writer at Digital Trends, concentrating on PC hardware. Since she joined the team in 2021, Monica has contributed…

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