#Sony Xperia XA2 colors

Sony has just unveiled a plethora of new selfie smartphones in the CES stage, and that includes the third-generation mid-range phones dubbed as the XA2 and the XA2 Plus. Following the design ethos of its predecessors sans the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner this time around, the XA2 and XA2 plus offer better hardware this time around -- Snapdragon chips, bigger battery capacities, and Android 8.0 Oreo with Sony's customizations right out of the box. Sony has announced the Xperia 1 VIII, its latest flagship smartphone focused on photography, audio, and AI-powered camera features. 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 XA2 and XA2 Ultra now official" and "Sony unveils Xperia 1 VIII".