Overview
- Sony formally unveiled the Xperia 10 VIII in a YouTube livestream on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, confirming the name, core specs and pricing.
- The phone uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 6.1-inch 120Hz FHD+ OLED screen and a 5,000 mAh battery.
- Sony kept a dual rear camera array led by a 50MP main sensor plus a 13MP ultrawide, and preserved practical features such as a microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone jack and IP65/IP68 water resistance.
- Pricing starts around €599/£549 and Sony says the Xperia 10 VIII will roll out in mid to late September with regional launches likely to favor Japan and Europe.
- The phone’s small design updates — sharper frame edges, a ‘floating’ camera island and new color finishes — and largely unchanged hardware underline Sony’s two-phone strategy but may reduce the incentive for owners of last year’s model to upgrade.