Sony Xperia 10 VIII Will Ship Soon: Specs, Price & Launch Date
Sony keeps expandable storage and a 3.5mm headphone jack, while pricing the Xperia 10 VIII around €449, or about $490, for Europe and Asia.
- On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Sony announced the Xperia 10 VIII, retaining the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor and 3.5mm headphone jack. This new mid-range device focuses on legacy features.
- Sony’s strategy bets on niche loyalty over spec wars, prioritizing a compact build. The company instead relies on proven components rather than chasing newer silicon.
- The device features an IP68-rated, 6.1-inch OLED display that is 50% brighter. Sony also introduced a new "translucent" rear design with expected pricing around $490.
- While available in Europe and Asia, the handset likely won't launch in the US. Limited LTE bands and a lack of 5G certification hinder potential stateside compatibility.
- Offering four years of OS updates, the handset runs Android 16 but lags behind competitors who provide seven years of software support.
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