#Sony Xperia XZ3 colors

Sony has officially announced its newest flagship, the Xperia XZ3, at this year's IFA in Berlin. The Xperia XZ3 sports a near-borderless design with a curved HDR OLED display, Qualcomm's most powerful Snapdragon chip to date, and Android Pie on board. 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. 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 Xperia XZ3 now official" and "Sony confirms Xperia 1 VIII launch date".