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Sony Xperia 1 VIII emerges ahead of 2026 launch

Erl Burtanog October 17, 2025 · 1 min read

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Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII has surfaced in an eSIM database, hinting that the next-generation flagship is already in testing. Despite Sony’s quieter smartphone strategy in recent years, the Xperia 1 VIII seems ready to continue the brand’s legacy of creator-focused, camera-first Android flagships.

The device is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, offering a 20% faster CPU, 23% faster GPU, and 35% better efficiency than its predecessor. This is the same chip powering upcoming flagships like the Xiaomi 17, HONOR Magic 8 Pro, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Model numbers including PM-1502-BV, PM-1503-BV, and PM-1521-BV have appeared in eSIM records, with carrier variants like SO-51G (Docomo) and SOG17. While details on design and cameras remain scarce, Sony is expected to debut the Xperia 1 VIII in mid-2026, roughly following the Xperia 1 VII’s June release schedule.

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