If latest reports are to be believed, Sony may delay the launch of its Xperia 2017 smartphone. The company is gearing up to release a number of new Xperia phones during the MWC 2017 at Barcelona, Spain. However, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium successor and the Xperia 2017 device won't be part of the company's releases. Sony's next flagship, codenamed Yoshino, was earlier thought to be part of the Xperia line-up that was set to be debuted at the MWC 2017. However, this may not be the case primarily because of Samsung Galaxy S8.

According to Trusted Reviews, the delay is because of Samsung's decision to hold back the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processors until the Galaxy S8 handset in released in the market. This has caused a lot of manufacturers delay their handset release, including the Sony Xperia 2017 flagship that will come with the Snapdragon 835 chipset. The other option is to use an older Snapdragon processor, such as the Snapdragon 821. LG G6 is using the latter to not delay the release.

Another option for Sony is to tease an Xperia 2017 prototype at the MWC 2017, behind closed doors and then go for a full-scale release later in the year. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is set to release end-of-March. Mobile tipster Ricciolo has broken the news of a delay in the launch of the Xperia 2017 flagship via a tweet. Apart from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, the Sony Xperia 2017 is expected to have a 4GB or 6GB RAM and a 5.5-inch 4K display. As per Tech Radar, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium successor could also be in the works.

Sony hasn't been completely successful in its smartphone endeavors. The insanely competitive smartphone world is ruthless but Sony is ready to take the challenge. The company is always present at the MWCs where it typically releases one or two mobile phones. However, in recent years, none of its smartphones have been able to win the world. Stay tuned on Mobile & Apps for more information on the Sony Xperia 2017 flagship and Sony Xperia Z5 Premium successor.