It appears that the long-awaited update about Sony planning to refresh the Xperia 1 series is real. In October, Qualcomm disclosed that Sony, along with Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus, signed agreements to use their Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Multiple sources and signs over the past few months strongly suggest Sony is working on not just a new Xperia 1 but also a Xperia 10 device.

Speculation and Certifications

Sources have been buzzing with speculation, and recently, images of the Xperia 1 VIII renderings popped up online. These visuals give some idea about its design, yet full specifications remain a mystery. Meanwhile, monitoring agencies like the FCC have spotted a new Sony device with the code 'PY7-30515Z,' sparking rumors about which device it might be.

Potential Launch Timeline and Features

Although there's no official confirmation, the timing suggests this could be the Xperia 1 VIII, especially since Sony tends to refresh its flagship lines around May. Interestingly, the FCC listing appeared a month before the previous Xperia 1 VII was documented in the same platform, hinting at an upcoming launch. Despite the uncertainty, the FCC approval confirms the device supports 5G and Wi-Fi 7 and still maintains a 3.5mm headphone jack. Reports indicate that the new Xperia 1 will undergo a comprehensive redesign for its eighth iteration.   [gallery]https://www.notebookcheck.net/fileadmin/Notebooks/News/_nc5/xperia-1-viii-leaks-fcc-mid.jpg,https://www.notebookcheck.net/fileadmin/Notebooks/News/_nc5/xperia-1-viii-leaks-fcc-bottom.jpg[/gallery]

Sources: apps.fcc.gov, thewalkmanblog.com

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