Sony Xperia 10 VIII is official with microSD slot, but few upgrades
Sony has announced the Xperia 10 VIII smartphone, which features minimal hardware upgrades over its predecessor while maintaining a high price point. The device retains legacy features like a microSD slot and a headphone jack.
Why it matters
The release highlights the stagnation in the mid-range smartphone market and the challenges legacy manufacturers face in justifying price points to consumers.
Sony just announced its latest midranger – the Xperia 10 VIII (Mark 8), and it’s easily one of the most underwhelming updates in recent memory. Very little has changed compared to the outgoing Xperia 10 VII , yet Sony is now charging €599/£549 for what is essentially last year’s phone with a new coat of paint.
Xperia 10 VIII gets the same 6.1-inch LTPS OLED screen as its predecessor. It’s a FHD+ panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Sony claims that it boosted brightness by 50%, but there’s no mention of the exact max brightness figure. The top and bottom bezels house familiar front-firing stereo speakers, which are now 30% stronger on paper.
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