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Last month, Sony announced that its entire Xperia Z series of devices will be upgraded to Android 5.0 Lollipop. And since Google has released the source code for Lollipop, the company decided to install it on their flagship smartphones - the Xperia Z3, Xperia Z2, and Xperia Z1. Sony used the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) version of Android 5.0 Lollipop so Sony's own UI and software features are not implemented yet. For the list of Sony Xperia devices to get Android 5.0 Lollipop you can read our article here. 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. 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. Sony has officially unveiled the Xperia 10 VII, a mid-range smartphone that brings notable upgrades over its predecessor while sticking to Sony’s signature compact form factor. Read more in our articles including "Sony demos Android 5.0 Lollipop on Xperia Z3, Z2, Z1" and "Sony Xperia 1 VIII emerges ahead of 2026 launch".