Launched in the Philippines around the 3rd week of April along with the Xperia S, P and U, the Sony Xperia Sola deviated from the line-up and introduced some nifty features we've only seen on this smartphone. The "Floating Touch" feature on the Xperia Sola allows you to hover your finger on the screen when using the browser (also acts as a cursor when you hover over links on a web page). The hardware configuration of the Sola is pretty close to the Xperia U. The Xperia Sola has a suggested retail price of Php16,990 but the unit we got from Widget City was selling for just Php15,800 (see here). Watch out for our full review of the Sony Xperia Sola in a week or two. Sony has confirmed that it will launch the Xperia 1 VIII on May 13 at 11:00 AM JST. Expected Sony Xperia 1 VIII specs Expected redesigned body Square camera module Expected rear cameras: 16mm ultrawide 24mm wide-angle New telephoto sensor Expected two-day battery life Launch date: May 13, 2026 Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII has surfaced in an eSIM database, hinting that the next-generation flagship is already in testing. Read more in our articles including "Sony Xperia Sola in the flesh, first impressions" and "Sony confirms Xperia 1 VIII launch date".
Launched in the Philippines around the 3rd week of April along with the Xperia S, P and U, the Sony Xperia Sola deviated from the line-up and introduced some nifty features we've only seen on this smartphone. The "Floating Touch" feature on the Xperia Sola allows you to hover your finger on the screen when using the browser (also acts as a cursor when you hover over links on a web page).
The hardware configuration of the Sola is pretty close to the Xperia U. The Xperia Sola has a suggested retail price of Php16,990 but the unit we got from Widget City was selling for just Php15,800 (see here). Watch out for our full review of the Sony Xperia Sola in a week or two.
Our coverage of sony xperia sola includes: "Sony Xperia Sola in the flesh, first impressions"; "Sony confirms Xperia 1 VIII launch date"; "Sony Xperia 1 VIII emerges ahead of 2026 launch". Each article provides unique insights and information.