The Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII smartphones are set to make a global impact, with new leaks revealing their development and international release plans. This exciting news comes after a few months of anticipation, during which a mobile network carrier added PM code references to the Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII in December. These PM codes have now surfaced on IMEI databases alongside model numbers, providing further confirmation of their existence. Specifically, the following PM codes and associated model numbers have been identified: PM-1520-BV - XQ-GE54, PM-1521-BV - XQ-GE74, PM-1525-BV - XQ-GE44, PM-1533-BV - XQ-GH44, PM-1534-BV - XQ-GH54, and PM-1535-BV - XQ-GH74. Based on prior leaks, 'XQ-GE' is linked to the Xperia 1 VIII, while 'XQ-GH' serves as the root model number for the Xperia 10 VIII. Interestingly, model numbers ending in '44' are typically associated with Sony's Japanese smartphone releases, while '54' is used for European sales, and '74' is reserved for the rest of Asia. This suggests that both smartphones are destined for a global audience, but North American launches may be less likely at this stage. The Xperia 1 VIII is expected to rival the OnePlus 15 and other modern flagships by adopting Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, but the exact release date remains a mystery.
