Sony Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII Surface in IMEI Database

Sony appears to be advancing its next generation Xperia smartphones, with two models named Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII. Both handsets have surfaced on a certification website, a sign of an imminent launch in global markets. The Xperia 1 VIII is expected to be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, while the Xperia 10 VIII may arrive as a mid-range model.

In a separate development, two unannounced Xperia handsets were listed in the IMEI database with identifiers XQ-GE44 and XQ-GH44. The discovery was reported by S-Max, a Japanese website. The publication notes that the XQ-GE prefixes relate to the Xperia 1 VIII, while the XQ-GH prefix could reference the mid-range Xperia 10 VIII.

IMEI codes and market signals

The PM codes hint at arrival in three markets, according to the report. The labeling in the IMEI database and the observed codes point to distinct lineups for the two models.

• The models under discussion are the Xperia 1 VIII and the Xperia 10 VIII.
• The chip guidance for the Xperia 1 VIII will be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
• The Xperia 1 VIII is being positioned as a flagship device, while the Xperia 10 VIII will be targeted toward the mid-range segment.
• The IMEI codes are as follows: XQ-GE44 for the Xperia 1 VIII and XQ-GH44 for the Xperia 10 VIII.
• The XQ-GE prefix is associated with the Xperia 1 VIII, while the XQ-GH prefix is associated with the Xperia 10 VIII.
• This indicates that a global launch is imminent and suggests three possible market launches, although no additional detail on launch locations is available in the source material.

Observers will watch for further certifications or official confirmation from Sony as the devices near a wider market debut. No launch date or regional specifics are provided in the source material.

Next steps: additional certifications may appear and no official statements from Sony are included in the material.