Sony Xperia XZ3 could be announced later this week

One of the world’s biggest technology shows in the world gets underway later this week and Sony looks almost certain to use the event to show off its next-generation smartphone.

IFA opens its doors to the public on Friday but the Japanese technology firm has a major press event scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Although not confirmed, it seems the new Xperia XZ3 will be unveiled at the keynote with Sony expected to reveal some radical upgrades to this flagship device.

It’s likely we’ll see all the usual internal tweaks such as bigger battery, improved performance and better camera.

However, a new leaked image may have just revealed how the new Xperia XZ3 will look on the outside.