Sony has officially announced its new representative in the mid-range smartphone market, the Sony Offering a similar design and hardware package to its predecessor, the new model includes features that are now rare, such as a 3.5 mm headphone jack and microSD card support. However, despite the modest innovations offered by the device, the starting price of 599 Euros is already raising significant questions in the technology world.

Design and Display: 50% Brighter OLED Panel

The Xperia 10 VIII retains its compact structure and comes with a 6.1-inch FHD+ resolution LTPS OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Sony states that the screen brightness has increased by 50% compared to the previous generation. Maintaining the classic notch-free and holeless screen design, the phone features stereo speakers on its symmetrical front bezels that offer 30% more powerful sound output.

One of the most striking aspects of the device is its continued use of a microSD card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, features almost entirely abandoned in today’s smartphones.

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Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

Memory and Storage

8 GB RAM / 128 GB Storage (microSD card support available)

At the heart of the device is Qualcomm’s

Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

processor. This chipset is accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. On the camera side, the structure is the same as last year’s model; On the back, a 50 MP 1/1.56-inch main sensor and a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lens are in operation. The device is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with 30W charging support.

Android 16

, carrying Sony’s interface close to a pure Android experience. The company promises long-lasting use by promising 4 major Android version updates for this model.

599 Euros

and in the UK with a price tag of

549 British Pounds

Rear Camera	50 MP main camera (1/1.56″) + 13 MP ultra wide angle
Battery and Charging	5,000 mAh, 30W wired fast charging
Audio & Connectivity	Front-facing stereo speakers, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Software Support	Android 16-based pure interface (4 major operating system updates)
Hardware and Camera: Familiar Package, Up-to-date Software Support
	On the software side, the Xperia 10 VIII comes out of the box with
Price and Release Date	Prepared in three different color options: Frozen White, Frosted Grey, and Misty Lilac, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is preparing to hit the shelves in Europe with a price tag of

. The device is expected to be released between mid-to-late September.

Sony Xperia 10 VIII has been officially introduced. The model, which offers a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, OLED screen, microSD and headphone jack, has its features and price detailed in our news.

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