Sony Corp., lagging behind its South Korean and Chinese rivals in smartphone sales, unveiled on Monday its first 5G handset, a model that also features advanced camera technology to boost its appeal for video and film professionals.
Speaking via web streaming from Tokyo, Sony Mobile Communications President Mitsuya Kishida said the newest incarnation of the flagship Xperia 1, the triple-lens Mark II, will include features from the company's Alpha camera range, such as eye-tracking autofocus, as well as 5G connectivity.
The company had planned to present its new phones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, but the event was canceled because of concerns over the spread of coronavirus.