GSMA Listings Confirm Sony Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII With Japan, Europe and Asia Variants

Overview

• New GSMA IMEI entries identify the flagship as XQ-GE and the mid-range model as XQ-GH.
• Suffix patterns indicate distribution plans: “44” for Japan SIM-free units, “54” for Europe, and “74” for other Asian markets.
• No North American variant appears in the listings, consistent with Sony not selling a flagship in the U.S. since 2023.
• Movement from internal project codes to official IMEI registrations signals development has advanced, suggesting a launch could be approaching.
• Industry expectations point to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Xperia 1 VIII and a Snapdragon 6-series chip for Xperia 10 VIII, though specs are unconfirmed.