#sony xperia x review

After three years of leading the company's high-end smartphone lineup, Sony has finally discontinued the Xperia Z series. Display and Multimedia Sony went for a 5-inch screen-size on the Xperia X. Sony has always marketed their smartphones for multimedia consumption, that said, the Xperia X features good front-facing loudspeakers that is capable of producing loud and crisp sounds with stereo effect. 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. 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. Read more in our articles including "Sony Xperia X Review" and "Sony confirms Xperia 1 VIII launch date".