Sony’s new mid-range smartphone, the Xperia 10 VIII, has appeared in the Geekbench performance test with the model number This development, confirmed by the Japanese technology publication Sumaho Digest, reveals the first concrete information about the device’s hardware specifications. Expected to be released in 2026, the new Sony Xperia 10 VIII is positioned as a budget-friendly option, rather than primarily targeting performance-oriented users.

Recording 871 points in single-core performance and 3,028 points in multi-core performance in Geekbench 7.0 tests, the device follows in the footsteps of its predecessor with its hardware choices.

Performance Tests Confirm Hardware Details

The motherboard, listed with the codename “parrot” in Geekbench records, offers valuable clues about the device’s technical infrastructure. The SM6475 designation in the processor details proves that Sony is continuing to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset in this new generation smartphone.

This means that the processor was found in the Xperia 10 VII model has been directly transferred to the new generation device. Manufactured with a 4nm process and capable of reaching a clock speed of 2.4GHz, this processor continues to be an efficient option for mid-range devices since 2024.

Sony aims to optimize production costs by not upgrading the processor in its new model.

Strategic Numbering System Continues

Leaks indicate that Sony has made a strategic name change in its 2026 Xperia product lineup. The devices, classified into two different categories, the XQ-GE and XQ-GH series, are differentiated according to market segments. The device with the code XQ-GH54 is believed to be a variant produced specifically for the European market. It appears that the company is pursuing a strategy of ending the Xperia 5 series and defending its presence in the mid-range segment with the Xperia 10 model name.

Expectations are Increasing Regarding the Launch Date

The technology world is pointing to August 25th as the official launch date for Sony. At this event, expected to take place on this date, all the technical details and regional pricing of the Xperia 10 VIII model are expected to be finalized. While it may not offer revolutionary innovations in terms of hardware, it is certain that Sony will offer a new alternative for its loyal user base.

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