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Sony Exits European Smartphone Market Amid Xperia Struggles

7/15/2025

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Sony is retreating from the European smartphone market, ceasing sales of the Xperia 1 VII after users reported frustrating crashes. The device is now off the shelves in Finland and will only be available online via Sony's store and Amazon. With a mere 3.5% global market share, Sony struggles to keep pace with giants like Samsung.

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Story summary

Sony is retreating from the European smartphone market, ceasing sales of the Xperia 1 VII after users reported frustrating crashes. The device is now off the shelves in Finland and will only be available online via Sony's store and Amazon. With a mere 3.5% global market share, Sony struggles to keep pace with giants like Samsung.