Taiwan retailers listed Sony’s Xperia 10 VIII at NT$19,990 (about US$632) ahead of its September 15, 2026 release. The phone retains 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 used by the Xperia 10 VII, while its clearest changes concern screen brightness and speaker output.

This is a Taiwan-specific price and configuration. Sony’s European announcement says pricing, offers and availability vary by country or region, so figures from one market do not establish terms in another.

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Regional price and memory combinations must be checked separately.

Taiwan listings put the 8GB/128GB model at NT$19,990

SOGI reported a September 15 release and a suggested Taiwan price of NT$19,990 for the 8GB/128GB phone. The Sony official flagship store on Yahoo Taiwan Shopping also listed the 8GB/128GB Xperia 10 VIII at NT$19,990 on August 31.

Taiwan’s central bank listed an August 28 closing rate of NT$31.628 per US$1, converting NT$19,990 to about US$632. An August 31 rate was not yet available at the time of writing, so the conversion is a comparison figure rather than a retailer’s exchange rate.

APPI News could not verify the new phone’s price on Sony Taiwan’s own online store as of August 31. Its Xperia category still showed the Xperia 10 VII at NT$14,990 and out of stock, with no Xperia 10 VIII listing.

A same-day Liberty Times report printed NT$19,900 rather than NT$19,990. The NT$5,000 difference between the Yahoo listing and Sony Taiwan’s current NT$14,990 Xperia 10 VII price is about US$158, but it is not a verified comparison of both phones’ original launch prices.

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The Taiwan listings pair 128GB of internal storage with removable-card support.

The core platform largely carries over from the Xperia 10 VII

Sony Japan lists a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8GB of RAM, a 5,000mAh battery and a 120Hz display for the Xperia 10 VIII. The same page gives a weight of about 168 g, a 3.5 mm audio jack and support for microSDXC cards up to 2TB.

Sony Taiwan’s Xperia 10 VII page lists the same Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8GB of RAM, 5,000mAh battery, 120Hz display and 168 g weight. Those published figures show no change in processor, installed RAM or battery capacity, but they do not establish identical sustained performance.

APPI News’s phone RAM guide ties memory choices to repeatable app-reload tests and documented feature requirements. The Xperia comparison likewise needs retail-unit tests before an 8GB specification can be turned into a performance verdict.

The measurable changes are in the screen and speakers

Sony says maximum display brightness is about 50 percent higher than on the Xperia 10 VII, overall speaker volume is about 15 percent higher and bass output is more than 30 percent stronger. These are manufacturer comparisons, and the announcement supplies no absolute brightness or sound-pressure measurements.

A double press of the power button can open selected payment and retail-rewards apps, while the phone retains a dedicated camera button. Sony also keeps the front-facing stereo speakers, 3.5 mm audio jack and removable-card slot.

The brighter screen is most relevant to outdoor map and video use, while the speaker change matters when audio plays through the phone itself. Buyers satisfied with the Xperia 10 VII’s display and speakers get no published processor, RAM or battery-capacity gain from these changes.

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Sony’s percentage gains need independent measurements on a retail unit.

Software support is not longer than the predecessor’s pledge

Sony lists up to four operating-system upgrades and six years of security updates for the Xperia 10 VIII. Its Xperia 10 VII page gives the same four-upgrade and six-year commitment, so the published support period is not a generation-to-generation increase.

The microSDXC slot can add removable capacity, but the Taiwan listing still provides 128GB of internal storage. Buyers planning to keep the phone for several years should check current free space, repair terms and the exact update start and end dates rather than treating the card slot as a substitute for every storage need.

Samsung offers more internal storage near the same Taiwan price

Samsung Taiwan lists the 12GB/256GB Galaxy A57 5G at NT$19,490. That converts to about US$616 at Taiwan’s August 28 closing exchange rate, and Samsung promises up to six Android generations and six years of security updates.

That Galaxy A57 configuration is NT$500 below the Taiwan Xperia listing, doubles internal storage and adds 4GB of RAM. Capacity alone does not rank camera output, display quality, speakers, battery life or sustained performance.

The Xperia case rests instead on its 168 g body, audio jack, removable-card slot and Sony’s screen and speaker changes. Buyers who prioritize 256GB of internal storage get a clearer paper advantage from the Galaxy A57, while those who prioritize low weight and expandable storage face a different tradeoff.

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Retail-unit checks remain necessary for display, camera, speaker and battery performance.

What the published evidence supports

For an Xperia 10 VII owner, the published case for changing phones is limited to the brighter display, stronger speakers and payment-app shortcut. A replacement decision needs a hands-on check of those features because the processor, installed RAM, battery capacity and listed software-support period do not increase.

For a new buyer, the Xperia 10 VIII has a distinct combination of low weight, a 3.5 mm audio jack and microSDXC support. Its NT$19,990 Taiwan listing is harder to justify through internal storage or RAM alone, and the unverified price discrepancy should be resolved against Sony Taiwan’s store before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Xperia 10 VIII cost in Taiwan?
SOGI and Yahoo Taiwan listings showed NT$19,990, about US$632 at Taiwan’s August 28 closing exchange rate. APPI News could not confirm that figure on Sony Taiwan’s own store as of August 31, and one same-day report printed NT$19,900.

What changes from the Xperia 10 VII?
Sony claims about 50 percent more maximum screen brightness, about 15 percent more overall speaker volume and more than 30 percent stronger bass. The processor, 8GB of RAM, 5,000mAh battery and published software-support period remain unchanged.

Does the Xperia 10 VIII have a headphone jack and microSD slot?
Sony lists a 3.5 mm audio jack and support for microSDXC cards up to 2TB. The Taiwan retail configuration still has 128GB of internal storage.

Does the Xperia 10 VIII offer better value than the Galaxy A57?
The answer depends on the purchase priority rather than one specification. Samsung lists a 12GB/256GB Galaxy A57 at NT$19,490, while the Xperia is lighter and retains an audio jack and removable-card slot.