Sony needs completely renew its smartphones, whose designs users have already seen a lot, and whose functionalities remain the same as always. The company could radically change the appearance of its smartphones, and the Sony Lavender It could be the first smartphone with a slightly different design, as we can see in a photograph that has just appeared.
Differences, but not radical
There is no doubt that it would be the new Sony Xperia Z5 which would arrive with a completely renewed design, as we already explained to you very recently. However, this new Sony Lavender already shows us that Sony intends to change the design of its smartphones. You can perfectly see how the top and bottom bezels change in size. The Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z2 both have very large top and bottom bezels, which made the smartphone's size somewhat awkward, especially due to the fact that a large part of the front was not taken up by the screen, but by these bezels, and there wasn't even physical buttons in these that would justify it. Now that has changed. The lower bezel would become much more reduced than the top bezel. In addition, we find a frontal camera which seems to take up a lot of space, leading us to think that it will be of considerable quality, along with a Flash LED which already makes it completely clear that the camera will not be a conventional front camera.
Images leaked by sources with a good track record such as @UpLeaks y OnLeaks They point to the device internally identified as E5503 would be testing a cleaner front with a modern aesthetic. In some screenshots, the front logo is not visible, which leaves the door open to it being a prototype or a pre-commercial variant, but the message is clear: Sony is exploring a design language with minimal frames to optimize the use of the front.
No side bezels
But what most catches our attention are the side bezels, almost non-existent in this smartphone. It seems that the company has learned from its mistakes in the design of its smartphones and wants to correct it with this Sony Lavender, before launching what will be the definitive change in the Sony's strategy with their smartphones.
Being a smartphone that will not be a flagship, this Sony Lavender will have a Full HD 1080p display, which will not be Quad HD, obviously, and with a processor MediaTek MT6752 64-bit, which makes it clear that it will be mid-high range. In addition, Android Lollipop will be the operating system it will have. We will finally see in which range we should consider this smartphone and what its price is, although the relevant thing is that Sony is starting to make it clear that its X It will be a smartphone that is different from anything seen until now.
La fashion of frameless mobile phones It has established itself in the market with offerings from manufacturers such as Samsung (with curved panels), ZTE, Oppo, Meizu, and even Chinese brands such as Xiaomi and LeTV. The Lavender is said to align with this trend by minimizing the side edges and streamlining the top/bottom frames to gain useful screen area without increasing the team size.
In the leaked technical section, in addition to the Full HD resolution, there is talk of the MT6752 SoC with octa-core CPU Cortex‑A53 y Mali-T760 GPU, together with LTE modem integrated. Some sources cite frequencies close to 1,7 GHz and others to 2,0 GHz, so there are likely to be variations or clock adjustments depending on the prototype phase. The possibility of double SIM in certain regions and the presence of Android 5.x Lollipop as the basis of the software.
Leaked specifications and selfie focus
Leaks place the Lavender as a mobile focused on selfies, similar in strategy to the Xperia C family. The main protagonist would be a 13 MP Exmor IMX214 front camera assisted by LED flash front, a rare element that improves portraits in low-light environments. It has even been mentioned that the rear camera could repeat sensor 13 SM to maintain balance between both modules, although this information is not officially confirmed.
Estimated price and catalog position
Everything points to Sony seeking to compete in the Midrange with an aggressive price/performance ratio. Figures have been floated around 200 Euros in selected markets, which would allow Lavender to gain visibility in emerging markets and among users who value front-facing photography and a sleek, frameless design. As always, it's about hearsay and changes may occur until the official announcement.
Combining minimal side framesA Full HD display, balanced hardware, and a clear focus on the front camera paint a picture of a Sony Lavender that fits what many users are asking for: more screen in a smaller body and better selfies. If the leaked specifications hold true, we're looking at an attractive model for those who prioritize design and photography without paying the price of a flagship.
