{
  "id": 2294853,
  "title": "Sony To Launch New Smartphone Next Week, Likely The Xperia 10 VIII",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/sony-to-launch-new-smartphone-next-week-likely-the-xperia-10-viii",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T03:55:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402142/sony-xperia-10-viii/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony plans to unveil a new smartphone next week, potentially the Xperia 10 VIII, according to recent reports. While Sony has not disclosed specifics about the device, leaked information suggests it may closely resemble the Xperia 10 VII. The anticipated phone will share the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and 8GB of RAM with its predecessor. Benchmarks indicate it will score 871 points in single-core tests and 3,028 in multi-core tests. Notably, the Xperia 10 VIII will retain the beloved 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature Sony has reaffirmed as essential to the Xperia brand. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 25 August 2026, at 11AM Japan time, which translates to 10AM in the same timezone for those outside Japan. Despite the lack of major design changes, the new model may still offer some upgrades, though further details remain scarce. The launch will be streamed live on Sony's official YouTube channel.",
  "summary": "Sony has scheduled a product launch for next week, specifically another addition to its Xperia lineup. Although the company did not mention any details on the upcoming device, it’s quite possible that it is the Xperia 10 VIII, given the timing and recent leaks. The smartphone was quite recently spotted in a Geekbench listing, revealing […] The post Sony To Launch New Smartphone Next Week, Likely…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sony to launch new smartphone next week, likely Xperia 10 VIII",
    "Device expected to feature Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and 8GB RAM",
    "Xperia 10 VIII will retain 3.5mm headphone jack"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Sony's retention of the 3.5mm headphone jack in the Xperia 10 VIII reaffirms the company's commitment to a feature that has become a staple of the Xperia brand.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Sony’s next Xperia phone is coming August 24, but it’s likely to skip the US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/sonys-next-xperia-phone-is-coming-august-24-but-its-likely-to-skip",
        "published": "2026-08-21T05:53:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}