Sony could be preparing a second Xperia phone for 2025, and it’s not the one fans were hoping for
Xperia 10 VII could follow the Xperia 1 VII
With the Xperia 1 VII already out, Sony could soon add a second device to its 2025 lineup. | Image credit — PhoneArena
This new information follows the recent global launch of the Xperia 1 VII, Sony’s current flagship for the year. So far, it’s the only Xperia phone Sony has officially released in 2025. The emergence of a second model aligns with Sony’s tradition of offering a more affordable Xperia 10 variant later in the year.No technical specifications have leaked yet, but the Xperia 10 series typically aims at the mid-range segment, offering lightweight designs, long battery life, and 5G connectivity in a more accessible package. Last year’s Xperia 10 VI featured a 5,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, and a 6.1-inch OLED display — specs we may see lightly upgraded this year.
Xperia 5 series remains absent for a second year
The compact Xperia 5 may be gone for good, and it’s raising questions about Sony’s long-term smartphone ambitions. | Image credit — PhoneArena
What might be a more noteworthy piece of news, however, is revealed by the lack of any Xperia 5 VII mentions.
Traditionally, the Xperia 5 line has served as the company’s smaller alternative to the Xperia 1 series, with similar camera tech and chip performance but in a more compact form factor. But at this point, we might be looking at a second consecutive generation without the smaller Sony flagship.
The lack of new Xperia 5 seems to support speculations that Sony has abandoned this segment in favor of focusing on larger flagship phones and mid-range devices. Although, it might even be that Sony is slowly abandoning the smartphone market altogether…
Uncertain future for U.S. and other global markets
The new Xperia 1 VII has yet to launch in North America, raising questions about Sony’s commitment to that market. If this is any indication of the company’s broader strategy, the upcoming Xperia 10 VII may follow a similar path of remaining limited to Asia and Europe, at least initially.
For now, it seems the only Sony phones we’ll see in 2025 are the Xperia 1 VII and the Xperia 10 VII. Hopefully, the latter performs better in its category than the flagship has in its own.
