Sony has announced the Xperia 10 VIII, and you now have the release date, price and specs to plan around. The phone brings a brighter display and louder speakers, but it keeps the same processor, battery, and camera hardware as last year’s model, at a higher price. Here is everything you need to know.

Sony Xperia 10 VIII release date

Sony announced the Xperia 10 VIII on August 25, 2026. Sales and launch offers start from mid-to-late September 2026, though the exact date depends on your country and retailer.

The United Kingdom and Europe launches are confirmed, with pricing set at £549 and €599. Japan has an official product page live, but Sony has not shared local pricing or an exact sales date yet.

Here is where the Xperia 10 VIII stands as of publishing:

• UK: confirmed at £549, mid-to-late September
• Europe: confirmed in select countries at €599, mid-to-late September
• Japan: announced, price and date pending
• US, Nigeria and Kenya: no official launch or price yet

Sony has not announced a US release date or price. An imported European unit can work on several US networks, but don’t expect full carrier support or an official warranty.

Sony Xperia 10 VIII price

The Xperia 10 VIII costs £549 in the UK and €599 in Europe for the only announced configuration, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. You can expand storage further with a microSDXC card up to 2TB.

That price is a big jump from the Xperia 10 VII, which launched at £399 in the UK and €449 in Europe. You are paying £150 or €150 more this time, even though the chipset, RAM, storage, camera and battery capacity have not changed.

Sony has not announced a Nigerian or Kenyan price. Based on the UK and European prices, a direct currency conversion puts the phone at around ₦939,000 to ₦1 million in Nigeria and KSh90,000 to KSh97,000 in Kenya. These are conversions, not retail prices, and the real cost will likely be higher once you add shipping, customs and retailer markup.

Is it worth the price?

The Xperia 10 VIII keeps a few features that are hard to find elsewhere. You get a headphone jack, microSD support, a dedicated camera button and a compact waterproof design. Its software support also runs long, with up to four Android upgrades and six years of security updates.

Still, the price increase is hard to justify on paper. You get the same processor, memory, storage, camera resolution and battery as last year’s model. The brighter screen and stronger speakers are welcome touches, but they do not push the phone into a new performance class.

If you already own an Xperia 10 VII, there is little reason to upgrade. If you are buying into the series for the first time and want Sony’s mix of hardware features, the Xperia 10 VIII still delivers.

Sony Xperia 10 VIII specs

1. Display

The Xperia 10 VIII uses a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Sony says the display is about 50% brighter than the Xperia 10 VII, and it adjusts colours automatically based on the surrounding light.

2. Processor and performance

The phone runs on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip found in the Xperia 10 VII, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 6GB of virtual RAM. You should expect similar day-to-day performance to last year’s model rather than a noticeable speed boost.

3. Battery and Charging

The 5,000mAh battery is unchanged from last year. Sony claims up to two days of use and says its battery-care system helps keep the battery healthy for up to four years. Charging runs through USB Power Delivery, though Sony has not confirmed a wattage.

4. Cameras

The main rear camera uses a 50MP sensor with optical image stabilisation, paired with a 13MP ultrawide lens. The 2x zoom view comes from cropping the main sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens. Up front, you get an 8MP selfie camera.

5. Design and durability

The Xperia 10 VIII measures 153 x 72 x 8.3mm and weighs 168g, matching the Xperia 10 VII exactly. Sony gave it a new translucent finish with a matte coating, available in Frozen White, Frosted Grey and Misty Lilac. The front uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the phone carries IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance.

6. Speakers and audio

Sony retuned the front-facing stereo speakers for this model, claiming about 15% more volume and over 30% stronger bass than the Xperia 10 VII. You still get a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with support for LDAC and aptX Adaptive.

7. Software and updates

The phone ships with Android 16 and comes with Circle to Search, Google Gemini and Google Photos tools built in. Sony promises up to four Android version upgrades and six years of security updates.

8. Rewards & pay shortcut

A new Rewards & Pay shortcut opens your saved payment and loyalty apps when you double-press the power button. Sony calls this feature Point & Pay in Japan, and the supported apps may vary depending on where you live.

What’s new in the Sony Xperia 10 VIII

Compared with the Xperia 10 VII, here is what changed:

• The screen is about 50% brighter
• The front speakers are louder with more bass
• The finish is now translucent instead of matte
• The price jumped by £150 or €150

And here is what stayed the same:

• The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip
• 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage
• The 50MP main camera and 13MP ultrawide
• The 5,000mAh battery

Where to buy the phone

Sony will sell the Xperia 10 VIII through its official channels in the UK, Europe and Japan once sales open. Check Sony’s local product page for exact retailers and offers in your country.

If you are in Nigeria or Kenya, you will likely need to import the phone through a reseller until Sony announces local distribution. Before you buy, check the network bands on the specific model, confirm the warranty covers international units, and factor in shipping and customs costs on top of the sticker price.

FAQs

Q) When will the Sony Xperia 10 VIII be released?

A) Sales and launch offers start in select markets from mid-to-late September 2026. The exact date depends on your country.

Q) How much does the Sony Xperia 10 VIII cost?

A) It costs £549 in the UK and €599 in Europe for the 8GB RAM, 128GB storage model.

Q) How much will it cost in Nigeria?

A) Sony has not announced a Nigerian price. A currency conversion puts it at roughly ₦939,000 to ₦1 million, before import costs.

Q) How much will it cost in Kenya?

A) Sony has not announced a Kenyan price. A currency conversion puts it at roughly KSh90,000 to KSh97,000, before shipping and taxes.

Q) Is the Sony Xperia 10 VIII coming to the US?

A) Sony has not announced a US price or release date. You may eventually find imported units through third-party sellers.

Q) Does the Sony Xperia 10 VIII support 5G?

A) Yes. It supports sub-6GHz 5G, and the exact bands depend on your regional model.

Q) Does the Sony Xperia 10 VIII have a headphone jack?

A) Yes. It keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack along with front-facing stereo speakers.

Q) Does the phone support microSD cards?

A) Yes. It supports microSDXC cards up to 2TB.

Q) Is the Sony Xperia 10 VIII waterproof?

A) Sony rates it IP65/IP68 for water and dust resistance.