Sony has announced that it has improved the connectivity options of its latest flagship. Specifically, software version 69.0.A.2.44 should bring Wi-Fi 7 connectivity to the Xperia 1 VI, which is now rolling out globally.
Until now, the Xperia 1 VI has maxed out at Wi-Fi 6E,
Theoretically, Wi-Fi 7 offers up to 46 Gbit/s of bandwidth, compared to 9.6 Gbit/s in the case of Wi-Fi 6E. Although a device is unlikely to achieve peak data rates in practice, Wi-Fi 7 should improve network efficiency and stability while reducing power consumption. Added to that, support for Multi-Link Operation (MLO) means that the Xperia 1 VI should now be capable of sending and receiving data simultaneously over 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz networks to minimise network latency.
Please note that the Xperia 1 VI requires a Wi-Fi 7-compatible router to make use of these network enhancements. Additionally, Sony is rolling out Wi-Fi 7 support as software version 69.0.A.2.44, which also contains the September 2024 security patch
