Sony could be planning a return with the global launch of new Xperia phones

Sony's upcoming Xperia models surfaced in the IMEI database with concrete model numbers, regional hints, and chipset rumors, giving fans something fun to speculate about in 2026.

Sony's 2026 Xperia plans look like they're shaping up nicely

This looks like further confirmation that a Sony Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII are in the works for a 2026 release.
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Last year's £1,300 Xperia 1 VI just got its penultimate Android OS update

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is now receiving the stable Android 16 update. This is the £1,300 phone’s penultimate scheduled Android OS upgrade, despite launching last year. Sony surprised us last month when ...
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Sony Xperia 1 VI Is Now Getting Its Android 16 Update

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is receiving the Android 16 update in Europe, including the UK. The update, which is around 850MB in size, reportedly brings the October 2025 security patch and the build number ...