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Sony keeps making Xperia phones but no longer sells new models officially in the US
Sony still makes Xperia phones, but it has stopped officially selling its newer models in the US, making them harder to buy and potentially less reliable on local mobile networks. The shift reflects Sony’s shrinking position in a market dominated by Apple and Samsung, despite Xperia’s distinctive features for photography enthusiasts.
Sony’s smartphone sales fell from 39.1 million in the fiscal year ending March 2015 to 2.9 million in fiscal 2020. Its last high-end phone officially sold in the US was the Xperia 1 V, released in 2023 for about $1,400; newer models have not launched there. The Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII, announced in 2026, are available in the UK and selected European markets, but US buyers must import them, with some owners reporting limited 5G access. Sony promises up to four Android upgrades and six years of security updates for its latest flagship.
In short
- Sony still makes Xperia phones but has withdrawn from the US market.
- New models remain available in the UK and parts of Europe.
- Importing one to the US may mean limited carrier support.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Whatever happened to Sony Xperia phones?”.