by dbadmin | Feb 3, 2026 | News, Sony, Sony Xperia
TL;DR New entries in the GSMA’s IMEI database appear to reveal Sony’s work on at least two new smartphones. Based on previous finds, these two are likely the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Sony Xperia 10 VIII. Nothing here suggests that either model is being targeted for a US...
by dbadmin | Oct 24, 2025 | News, Sony, Sony Xperia
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR 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 it brought the...
by dbadmin | Oct 17, 2025 | News, Sony, Sony Xperia
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has been spotted in a database for eSIM-compatible phones. The model numbers are PM-1521-BV, PM-1522-BV, and PM-1523-BV. These model numbers are likely for the phone and its variants rather than...
by dbadmin | Oct 6, 2025 | News, Sony, Sony Xperia
TL;DR A post on Reddit shows the Sony Xperia 10 VII doesn’t include a USB cable in the box. Smartphones typically don’t come with chargers anymore, but cables are still standard. We expect more manufacturers to follow suit in the near future. Apple made waves with...
by dbadmin | Sep 17, 2025 | Android 16, News, Software Update, Sony, Sony Xperia
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Sony has quietly brought stable Android 16 to its Xperia 1 VII. The manufacturer has beaten several other major brands to the punch with this move. This also comes months after Sony finally offered a more respectable...
by dbadmin | Sep 12, 2025 | News, Sony, Sony Xperia
TL;DR The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a new compact mid-range phone with a redesigned camera island and a more conventional aspect ratio. The phone brings back beloved features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, front-facing speakers, and a microSD card slot. It comes with...
