Sony says the 3.5mm headphone jack is still a hit, and its phone sales back it up

Sony says the 3.5mm headphone jack is still a hit, and its phone sales back it up

Credit: Sony TL;DR Sony says its recently launched flagship Xperia 1 has witnessed strong demand, despite a price hike in its home country, Japan. The company pins the phone’s success to its improved camera and distinct features, such as the 3.5mm headphone jack and the microSD card slot. Besides these standout features, Sony attributes good sales numbers to the Xperia 1 VIII’s improved cameras. Most smartphones have long been bereft of feature…

Sony says that Xperia 1 VIII sales are strong, calls the microSD slot and 3.5mm jack "integral"

Japanese publication ITmedia Mobile interviewed Sony’s Shohachi Ike and Eri Kitazawa, who brought some encouraging news about the performance of the Xperia 1 VIII. You may have thought that Sony had given up on the smartphone market, but it hasn’t – in fact, the Mark 8 is enjoying strong sales. Even better, Sony is listening to its customers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is more expensive than its predecessor – in Japan, the phone crossed the JPY 200,…

Sony Reports Strong Xperia 1 VIII Sales Amid Market Challenges

Sony is far from giving up on its smartphones. In fact, the company’s recent flagship, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, is enjoying strong sales. Sony’s executives, Shohachi Ike and Eri Kitazawa, revealed this during an interview with Japanese publication ITmedia Mobile. This is encouraging news if you’re a fan of Xperia phones. The Xperia 1 VIII brings several hardware and software upgrades to the table, especially to the camera system. Sony touts stron…