Sony is developing a compact clamshell folding phone?

Sony is known for being conservative in smartphone design. This makes smartphone sales of the Japanese technology giant never as expected. However, Sony seems to be hatching an interesting plan that promises to bring a very new breeze to its smartphone business.

A series of recent reports from many reputable sources show that Sony seems to be working on an extremely compact folding screen smartphone model, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip series. It is not excluded that this is part of a plan to revive the Compact product line that has been loved by the company in the past. Sony seems ready to make a big splash in the mobile market once again.

Specifically, according to a report from Japanese technology news site Sumahodigest, Sony's folding screen device will have a similar appearance to the Galaxy Z Flip4, but without an external screen. This design choice shows Sony's commitment to a sleek and compact smartphone. If the leaked sources are correct, Sony can capitalize on the current trend towards folding screens, catching up with the big brands in the market such as Google, Oppo and Samsung, which have ventured into the market. foldable phone market in the past few years.

Observers say that Sony's folding screen phone model could be named Xperia Fold, hinting at its ability to focus on gaming. Given the immense popularity of mobile games, it wouldn't be surprising to see Sony leverage its expertise in the gaming industry to create a device optimized for premium gaming experiences.

Although details about the launch date of this smartphone are still scarce, tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting further rumors about the device. The potential combination of compact design, foldable screen technology and gaming capabilities could make this device a huge hit in the mobile industry in general and Sony in particular.

Kareem Winters

Update 27 June 2023