A Taiwanese website has leaked what they claim are photos and specifications for Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Xperia i1. According to rumors, the handset - codenamed Honami - will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 processor operating at a blazing 2.2GHz alongside 2GB of RAM and 16GB of flash storage.

The Android-based smartphone will ship with a 5-inch, 1080p display but perhaps the most interesting feature of the i1 is the rear camera. It allegedly consists of a high-end 20.7-megapixel ExmorRS sensor that uses Sony's Bionz image processing technology.

There's also the mention of something called Sony Lens G which is said to incorporate unique optical design technology and quality control for exceptional optical performance on par with the best lenses in the industry.

A handset of this caliber would be a monster, or at least it is on paper. Truth is, Sony hasn't even confirmed they are working on such a device but it's worth pointing out that these specs match those that surfaced back in April and May. I for one would be interested in comparing the camera on the i1 with the one in Nokia's new Lumia 1020 which boasts a 41-megapixel shooter.

Most expect the Xperia i1 to officially surface at this year's IFA Expo in Berlin which starts on September 6 and runs through September 11. As always, however, it's advisable to take this rumor with a healthy dose of salt.