Posted by ascariss
We have new a couple of Sony Xperia model numbers. Photo from the website below.
PM-1522-BV
PM-1523-BV
Thanks to E_D___B_A_N_G_E_R from reddit for posting the link to the site with the new model numbers. Here is the link to the site, select others and scroll down.
https://travelsimobile.co.il/travel/supported-esims
As pointed out by Ed, the 3 Xperia 1 VII model codes were also discovered back in September 2024 and posted by Gizmochina. So seeing the new codes now seems to line up with the current model's release pattern.
While we only have 2 model variants right now, the Gizmochina article also only showed 3 variants, where as the Xperia 1 VII has 5 in total now that it is released.
PM-1500-BV
PM-1502-BV
PM-1503-BV
PM-1504-BV
PM-1505-BV
So this new model, PM-152x-BV could be the new Xperia 1 VIII, but this is only a theory based of past data.
Posted by goldenface
May be they will evolve the design, like the 10 vii.
Posted by ascariss
On 2025-09-21 11:12:05, goldenface wrote:
May be they will evolve the design, like the 10 vii.
hmm perhaps so. here is a quick mock up using the current phone. Not sure if the bezel around the camera module would increase, or stay the same, if such a deign change were to take place.
Maybe changing the camera to a horizontal layout would have some advantages for the internal packaging of components? It could interfere with the 3.5mm port. The new 10 VII has the port at the top as well, but it is missing one camera module on the right side, which I would think the new 1 would have.
Posted by goldenface
Good effort, doesn't look bad at all.
I really do hope they keep the textured back and ribbed frame. I really, really do miss the notification light though, more than anything else. It was just so useful.
Posted by moogoo
On 2025-09-22 13:55:31, goldenface wrote:
Good effort, doesn't look bad at all.
I really do hope they keep the textured back and ribbed frame. I really, really do miss the notification light though, more than anything else. It was just so useful.
I also use the notification light all the time. It was fantastic and it's a damn shame they got rid of it. I just can't believe it takes up that much space??
Posted by ascariss
It is unfortunate they removed the notification LED, I use it all the time on my 5 III. Not really sure why they removed it.
Posted by tonif430
Hoping it's not the last one
Posted by goldenface
On 2025-09-22 15:53:50, moogoo wrote:
On 2025-09-22 13:55:31, goldenface wrote:
Good effort, doesn't look bad at all.
I really do hope they keep the textured back and ribbed frame. I really, really do miss the notification light though, more than anything else. It was just so useful.
I also use the notification light all the time. It was fantastic and it's a damn shame they got rid of it. I just can't believe it takes up that much space??
It told me when / if the phone was fully charged, without having to wake up the screen and search for my reading glasses on to see what percentage was in the top corner of the screen.
Posted by moogoo
On 2025-09-23 14:41:16, goldenface wrote:
It told me when / if the phone was fully charged, without having to wake up the screen and search for my reading glasses on to see what percentage was in the top corner of the screen.
LOL - we have been around too long. needing reading glasses to see if our battery is charged hahaha.
It was very useful. I obviously used it for charging, but for the apps that supported it, knowing when I had a message/notification and from what app was nice too.
ah well. unfortunately the world moves on and companies like apple and samsung define what is the norm/standard. i guess we should be happy we still have a shutter key, stereo front facing speakers, and a 3.5 audio jack. if those get removed, then there's no real reason to choose xperia over the major players, which are cheaper and more readily available. here in the states, it's either iphone, pixel, or samsung. i think motorola is still selling some stuff but they are just as expensive or more expensive than the big 3 for less features.
Posted by goldenface
On 2025-09-23 18:22:30, moogoo wrote:
On 2025-09-23 14:41:16, goldenface wrote:
It told me when / if the phone was fully charged, without having to wake up the screen and search for my reading glasses on to see what percentage was in the top corner of the screen.
LOL - we have been around too long. needing reading glasses to see if our battery is charged hahaha.
It was very useful. I obviously used it for charging, but for the apps that supported it, knowing when I had a message/notification and from what app was nice too.
ah well. unfortunately the world moves on and companies like apple and samsung define what is the norm/standard. i guess we should be happy we still have a shutter key, stereo front facing speakers, and a 3.5 audio jack. if those get removed, then there's no real reason to choose xperia over the major players, which are cheaper and more readily available. here in the states, it's either iphone, pixel, or samsung. i think motorola is still selling some stuff but they are just as expensive or more expensive than the big 3 for less features.
I'm not yet at the point where I have to increase the font size and change other stuff in the accessibility menu
but I'm definitely moving in that direction, ha ha.
Yes, I used different colours for different message notifications, cyan for Whatsapp, blue for messenger etc. It sort of 'uniquified' the device.
As for the lanyard loop, well I drive small holes in the corner of the case and thread through a wrist strap - I can't see them bringing the lanyard loop back. Unfortunately.
Posted by ascariss
Today Qualcomm revealed through their press announcement that Sony would be featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in a flagship model. Naturally one would assume this is the Xperia 1 VIII. This is good news, question is, will the phone be available in the same markets as this year? Or only in Asia?
Link to press announcement
[ This Message was edited by: ascariss on 2025-09-24 23:20 ]
Posted by RacSony
Third OEM ID found, meaning 1 viii will be leased at least in three countries or operators.
https://sumahodigest.com/?p=45332