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Sony Xperia phones struggle for US market share amid declining sales

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Sony continues to produce Xperia smartphones, but their availability and carrier support in the US have significantly diminished. The company's focus on niche features like advanced camera controls has made them less competitive against giants like Apple and Samsung, leading to a sharp decline in sales from 39.1 million in fiscal year 2015 to just 2.9 million in fiscal year 2020. While new models like the Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII are available in Europe and Japan, US consumers must import them, often facing issues with 5G connectivity. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses the market position and sales decline of Sony Xperia phones, analyzing reasons for their struggle against competitors, rather than announcing a new product or significant event.

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Sony Xperia phones struggle for US market share amid declining sales

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Husain Parvez) ·

    Whatever happened to Sony Xperia phones?

    Sony seems to have its hand in virtually every device offering, but true fans know that one product line in particular vanished from the American market.

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