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The OnePlus 10 Pro might not have a periscope zoom camera
TL;DR
- A new leak suggests the OnePlus 10 Pro won’t have a periscope camera.
- This means you shouldn’t expect great long-range zoom quality in theory.
The OnePlus 10 Pro apparently leaked earlier this month courtesy of frequent leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer, showing a phone with a rather interesting camera bump (seen above). The housing shows three cameras, and it looks like we’ve got more leaked info regarding one of these shooters.
Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that the OnePlus 10 Pro is equipped with an “ordinary” telephoto lens. They add that this could have a 3.3X optical zoom factor and 30X digital zoom.
A 3.3X optical zoom factor doesn’t automatically mean that a phone will have mediocre long-range zoom capabilities. For example, the Huawei P50 Pro uses a 64MP 3.5X camera that seems to deliver great 10X shots. However, the leaker claims in the comments that the OnePlus 10 Pro won’t have a high-resolution telephoto camera — not a good sign.
This wouldn’t be the first time a OnePlus Pro flagship skipped a periscope camera, as the 2022 model would be following in the footsteps of the OnePlus 9 Pro and last year’s OnePlus 8 Pro. So those hoping for a OnePlus device with fantastic long-range zoom (or two zoom cameras) might not want to hold their breath.
There’s no word on the other cameras just yet, but we’re guessing the OnePlus 10 Pro will offer ultra-high-resolution main and ultra-wide cameras if it indeed follows in previous models’ footsteps. And the company will no doubt stick with Hasselblad branding for the new series, with this partnership only kicking off this year.
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Sony Xperia 1 III leak shows periscope zoom
An early look at Sony’s next flagship phone shows it might be getting a more powerful zoom lens, thanks to some leaked renders posted by OnLeaks. The Xperia 1 III’s rear camera bump appears similar to its predecessor’s at first glance. But if you look closely at the bottom camera, it features a squared-off housing consistent with periscope designs. Previous Xperia phones have offered standard telephoto lenses with 2x or 3x optical zoom; a periscope design would allow for 5x or more of optical reach without sacrificing image quality.
OnLeaks also reports that the Xperia 1 III will include 5G, practically a requirement for any flagship phone in 2021. Unlike the Xperia 1 II, it seems likely that Sony will offer 5G support for 1 III devices sold in the US, given that the creator-focused Xperia Pro will offer it.
On the whole, it looks like the Xperia 1 III will stick with Sony’s minimalist approach. The 6.5-inch display’s bezels are very thin, and Sony is sticking with the tall 21:9 aspect ratio. The 1 III should also retain the 3.5mm headphone jack — a rarity among flagships — as well as a microSDXC card slot.
Despite being a major manufacturer of imaging hardware, Sony’s phones have lagged behind other flagships in the camera department with better software. When we reviewed the Xperia 1 II, we saw an opportunity for Sony to lean into the dedicated camera-like experience that the phone can offer, rather than trying to play catch-up on computational photography. Strengthening its hardware offerings with a good-quality zoom is a solid step in that direction.
Sony’s next Xperia flagship leaks with beautiful design, periscope camera
Take a look at the premium Sony Xperia 1 III
Building upon the success of the Xperia 1 II, the upcoming Xperia 1 III boasts an industrial design that’s once again characterized by the presence of a large 6.5-inch 21:9 display and uniform bezels.
Sony has focused most of its efforts on reducing the thickness of the bezels, and that’s noticeable in the dimensions department. Whereas the Xperia 1 II measured in at 165.1 x 71.1 x 7.6mm, the Xperia 1 III lands in at just 161.6 x 67.3 x 8.4mm.
This setup has been paired with an updated frame, presumably carved out of aluminum, that’s now completely flat. It houses a volume rocker, a power button that doubles as the fingerprint scanner, a dedicated shutter key, and a new shortcut button, like the one included on the pricey Xperia PRO.
Like the last model, Sony’s Xperia 1 III is aimed at power users, so it continues to include a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot. To ensure the best audio experience, Sony has retained the dual front-facing speakers too, which leaves the bottom of the home for the USB-C port.
Sony isn’t holding back in the camera department
Periscope cameras became quite popular in 2020, yet Sony skipped the feature on both of its flagships. To address the related complaints and keep up with the competition, though, the Japanese brand has now decided to add one to its first 2021 model.
The exact specifications aren’t available at the moment, but the new zoom camera should offer at least 5x optical zoom, although 10x can’t be ruled out, and it’ll sit alongside a 3D Time-of-Flight sensor, the main camera, and what’s probably an ultra-wide shooter.
As was the case last year, the entire camera system has been developed in partnership with ZEISS and sports a ZEISS T coating.
In regards to the selfie department, there is a single sensor in the upper bezel. Its specifications haven’t been revealed.
The Xperia 1 III should be powered by the Snapdragon 888
Sitting at the heart of the Sony Xperia 1 III should be Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888. The latter is also used inside US Galaxy S21 models and means the next Xperia flagship is going to be one of the fastest phones on the market.
As Hemmerstoffer corroborated himself, the Xperia 1 III offers 5G network support as standard, much like the previous-gen model. The more efficient modem means the related battery drain should be less noticeable.
The RAM and storage are a bit of a mystery, but an educated guess can be made. Sony’s Xperia 1 II shipped with an 8/256GB configuration last year, so the same could be on the cards for the 2021 model. Whether pricier variants are in the works will remain to be seen.
Sony Xperia 1 III announcement, release date, price
The Sony Xperia 1 III should be announced later this quarter, potentially in late February or March. A launch date soon after would be ideal, but Sony tends to ship its Xperia 1 flagships towards the end of the second quarter. If that’s the case in 2021, expect the Xperia 1 III to be released around June.
Pricing is more of a guess at this stage, although the Xperia 1 II retailed at $1,199 last year and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Sony position the Xperia 1 III similarly considering its focus on a niche segment rather than the mainstream market.