Sony has previewed a new Xperia through its official X account, with information set to be released at 11:00 a.m. on 25 August. The Xperia 10 VIII is currently considered the most likely model.
Sony has previewed a new Xperia through the official Xperia X account. The post states that it will be announced on an official channel at 11:00 a.m. Japan time on Tuesday, 25 August.
The article notes that the new Xperia is scheduled to be announced on 25 August 2026, while the Xperia 1 VIII, Sony’s 2026 flagship model, was already released on 11 June. The new device is therefore considered likely to belong to a different product line.
The Xperia 10 VIII is considered the leading candidate. Since its predecessor, the Xperia 10 VII, was announced in September 2025, some observers believe the announcement timing is slightly earlier than usual. The possibility that another series could return has not been completely ruled out.
The author identifies the retention of Xperia-style displays with black bezels at the top and bottom, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card slot as features readers should watch. Future developments are also expected to draw attention.