Sony is expected to unveil the Xperia 10 VIII at its launch event scheduled for August 25, and a new leaked image has surfaced online, offering an early look at the smartphone’s design. The leak, shared by Android Headlines, shows a device that closely resembles the current Xperia 10 VII, with a dual-camera setup and a familiar overall aesthetic.

Key Takeaways

• Sony’s next Xperia event is set for August 25 at 11am Japan time, with the Xperia 10 VIII widely believed to be the star of the show.
• A leaked image reveals a dual-camera setup on the rear, housed in a horizontal camera island that includes the Sony logo and an NFC logo below the module.
• The right side of the phone appears to feature a volume rocker and a power button that is expected to double as a fingerprint scanner; the fate of the dedicated camera shutter button remains unclear.
• Geekbench listing indicates the Xperia 10 VIII will run Android 16 and use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, with 8GB of RAM.

Sony’s August 25 Event and the Xperia 10 VIII

Sony has officially announced an event scheduled for August 25 at 11am Japan time, teasing a new Xperia device without naming it. Industry observers widely believe this mystery phone is the Xperia 10 VIII, a model that recently appeared on Geekbench, further fueling expectations.

The upcoming smartphone is expected to be the successor to the Xperia 10 VII, and the leaked image supports this, showing a design that closely matches its predecessor. The image, shared by Android Headlines, provides an early glimpse into the device’s rear panel and side layout.

Design Details from the Leaked Image

The leaked image reveals a dual-camera setup positioned within a horizontally aligned camera island on the rear. The island includes the Sony logo, and an NFC logo is visible just below the camera module.

On the right side of the phone, a volume rocker and a power button are visible. The power button is expected to double as a fingerprint scanner, a common feature in recent Sony Xperia devices. However, the area where a dedicated camera shutter button would be located is obscured by the hand of the person holding the phone in the leaked image.

It is not confirmed whether Sony has kept the camera shutter button on the Xperia 10 VIII or removed it. The Xperia 10 VII featured a dedicated physical camera shutter button below the power key, but the new model’s design in this area remains uncertain.

Specifications and Performance Expectations

While the leaked image offers limited information about the phone’s specifications, an earlier Geekbench listing has revealed some key details. The Xperia 10 VIII is expected to run Android 16 and feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, the same processor used in its predecessor.

The Geekbench listing showed the tested device had 8GB of RAM. It is unclear if Sony will offer additional memory configurations for the Xperia 10 VIII, but the Xperia 10 VII was available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

What to Expect at the Launch

Sony’s August 25 event is expected to provide official confirmation of the device’s name and full specifications. Until then, the leaked image and Geekbench listing offer the best hints at what the Xperia 10 VIII will bring. The device is likely to appeal to users seeking a mid-range smartphone with a familiar Sony design and reliable performance.

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