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Published: 2026/02/03 02:03:26
Sony’s Next-Generation Xperia Smartphones: Xperia 1 VIII and xperia 10 VIII on the Horizon
New evidence suggests that Sony is preparing to launch its next generation of Xperia smartphones, the xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII. Initial indications surfaced in December 2023 with code references from a mobile network operator NotebookCheck, and recent discoveries in IMEI databases are further solidifying these plans.
Model Numbers and regional Availability
IMEI database entries have revealed the following model numbers associated with the new Xperia devices:
- PM-1520-BV – XQ-GE54
- PM-1521-BV – XQ-GE74
- PM-1525-BV – XQ-GE44
- PM-1533-BV – XQ-GH44
- PM-1534-BV – XQ-GH54
- PM-1535-BV – XQ-GH74
Previous leaks indicate that the “XQ-GE” series corresponds to the Xperia 1 VIII, while “XQ-GH” designates the Xperia 10 VIII The Walkman Blog. The final two digits of the model number typically signify regional variations: ’44’ denotes Japanese models, ’54’ represents European versions, and ’74’ is