Sony Xperia 10 VII Leaks, Xperia 5's Future Is Still Doubtful

Sony is developing Xperia 10 VII (photo: x @htcmania)

JAKARTA - The latest news from the smartphone world shows that Sony is developing Xperia 10 VII, the successor to the Xperia 10 VI mid-range device. This leak raises speculation that the device is likely to be launched in October.

However, the main focus is the absence of information about the latest model from the Xperia 5 line, which raises questions about Sony's future flagship compact series.

This news comes after Sony launched Xperia 1 VII globally the only official device the company released so far in 2025. In its latest leak, Xperia 10 VII is said to have model numbers ranging from PM-15-BV to PM-15-BV, showing some regional variants. In addition, the IMEI begins with 35009934, and the device is also referred to with the internal code XQ-FE44.

This information strengthens that Sony is indeed preparing another device in their 2025 smartphone lineup, possibly as a mid-range option with competitive features.

But what's more striking is whether there are any signs of a new generation of Xperia 5 presence, which means Sony is likely to miss the launch of this flagship compact again for the second year in sequence.

For the record, the last Xperia 5 series is Xperia 5 V which was launched in 2023. The absence of successors in both 2024 and 2025 indicates a significant change in strategy from Sony.

For fans of flagship phones of small size, this is certainly disappointing news. The Xperia 5 series has been known as a concise alternative to the larger Xperia 1, with high specifications but in a more ergonomic form.

Sony's controversial decision also occurred in the release of Xperia 1 VII, which was not officially released in key markets such as North America. This raises concerns about whether Sony plans to re-enter these major markets, including whether Xperia 10 VII will be available globally or only in limited markets.

For now, Sony's focus seems to lead to a medium segment, with Xperia 10 VII becoming the main candidate in the near future. However, there is still no certainty about the future direction of the Xperia 5 line, and the public is waiting for whether Sony will really leave the flagship compact segment forever.

We are waiting for further developments in the coming weeks, as Sony's strategy in smartphone world slowly begins to become clearer.