Early Amazon listing reveals Xperia 1 VIII launch date, specs, and more

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• The Xperia 1 VIII was briefly listed on Amazon in the UK and Germany.
• The listing indicates a release date of June 26.
• Reported prices: €1,868.99 in Germany and £1,728 in the UK.

Premature Amazon Listings

Retailer Amazon accidentally posted product pages for Sony’s upcoming flagship, the Xperia 1 VIII, in both the UK and Germany. The listings have since been removed, but they revealed key details about the device.

• The listings suggest a June 26 launch, keeping the release within the same month as the previous model (which launched on June 4, 2025).
• An announcement could arrive later in the month, following the pattern of the Xperia 1 VII, which was announced on May 13, 2025.

Pricing

• Germany: €1,868.99 (≈ $2,196)
• United Kingdom: £1,728 (≈ $2,352)

These figures may be placeholders. The listings also hinted that Sony might bundle a pair of Sony WH‑1000XM6 headphones with the phone.

Spec Highlights

• Display: 6.5‑inch FHD+ OLED, 120 Hz refresh rate
• Audio: 3.5 mm headphone jack, “Xperia AI” audio processing
• Battery: Advertised “two‑day” battery life
• Camera: Triple rear setup
  • 16 mm ultrawide
  • 24 mm main sensor
  • New 70 mm telephoto lens

Color Options

The premature pages listed three color finishes, though no images were provided:

• Graphite Black
• Iolite Silver
• Garnet Red