# Sony Xperia 10 VIII smartphone launch > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sony-xperia-10-viii-smartphone-launch > Updated: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 95. Developments: 4. Sony has officially announced the Xperia 10 VIII, a mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.1-inch FHD+ LTPS OLED 120Hz display. The company notes the screen is 50% brighter than the previous Xperia 10 VII. Core hardware includes the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage, with support for up to 6GB of virtual memory expansion. The device runs on Android 16 and is expected to receive four major OS updates. It retains legacy features such as a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot supporting up to 2TB. The camera system consists of a 50MP main sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide lens, while the 5,000mAh battery supports 30W wired charging. New experiential upgrades include enhanced front-facing stereo speakers with improved bass and volume—specifically a 15% increase in volume and a 30% increase in bass—alongside the ‘Point & Pay’ software feature, which allows users to quickly launch payment and loyalty apps by double-pressing the power button. The smartphone is available in Frozen White, Frosted Grey, and Misty Lilac. Pricing in Europe is set at 599 euros, which represents a significant increase from the previous model's launch price. Global availability is slated to begin in mid-to-late September. ## Claims - The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The smartphone retains a 3.5mm headphone jack. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The device includes 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sony announced the Xperia 10 VIII mid-range Android smartphone. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The 6.1-inch OLED display brightness is approximately 50% higher than the previous model. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A new 'Point & Pay' feature allows users to quickly launch payment and point apps by double-pressing the power button. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sony will provide six years of security updates and four major OS version updates. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Sony announces Xperia 10 VIII mid-range smartphone Sony has unveiled the Xperia 10 VIII mid-range smartphone, featuring a brighter 120Hz OLED display, enhanced stereo speakers, and the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, while retaining a headphone jack and microSD دعم 67 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-announces-xperia-10-viii-mid-range-smartphone ### 2026-08-24: Consumer electronics see new Sony smartphone and shifting wearable trends Recent tech updates include the launch of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII smartphone and shifting trends in wearables, where smartwatch sales are rising despite a slight dip in overall device shipments. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consumer-electronics-see-new-sony-smartphone-and-shifting-wearable-trends ### 2026-08-22: Sony unveils Xperia 10 VIII mid-range smartphone Sony has unveiled the Xperia 10 VIII mid-range smartphone, featuring a brighter 120Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, and a new ‘Point & Pay’ shortcut feature. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oppo-find-x10-series-expected-to-feature-2k-bezel-less-display ### 2026-08-20: Sony announces Xperia launch event for August 25 Sony has scheduled a YouTube livestream for August 25 to announce a new Xperia device, likely the mid-range Xperia 10 VIII, featuring a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-to-announce-new-xperia-models-on-august-25 --- Cite as: Sony Xperia 10 VIII smartphone launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sony-xperia-10-viii-smartphone-launch