Whatever Happened To Sony Xperia Phones?
Sony still makes Xperia phones, but buying one in the US now isn’t so seamless.
From our pockets to our living rooms, Sony used to have a presence in most aspects of life. As of late, though, its US mobile store has been reduced to three products, and not one of them is a phone. This is quite different from what we used to see from the maker of the Xperia Z1, an early water-resistant flagship phone that could be charged with a magnetic dock. A somewhat odd convenience feature, maybe, but certainly very Sony-esque.
After its release in 2023, the Xperia 1 V became the last high-end Sony phone sold officially in the US. Its successors have skipped the US market since 2024. While the Xperia line is still active, Americans have to jump through some hoops to buy and use one.
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