Sony Xperia 1 VIII packs a redesign, flagship specs, microSD, 3.5mm jack from €1,500
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Design
Sony’s latest flagship, the Xperia 1 VIII, arrives with a major hardware redesign. While it retains familiar Xperia traits—larger top and bottom bezels for front‑facing speakers, a taller aspect ratio, and a dedicated shutter button—the new square camera module positioned on the top‑left gives the phone a distinct look.
The device is offered in four color variants: Graphite Black, Garnet Red, Iolite Silver, and Native Gold. The Gold finish is exclusive to the 1 TB storage model; the other colors ship with 256 GB of storage. Sony describes the palette as part of its “Ore” design language, featuring a rough, stone‑like texture.
Specifications
- Display: 6.5‑inch FHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Storage: 256 GB (12 GB RAM) or 1 TB (16 GB RAM)
- Expandable storage: microSD card slot (rare for flagship Android phones)
- Audio: 3.5 mm headphone jack
Battery
- Capacity: 5,000 mAh
- Wired charging: 30 W
- Wireless charging: 15 W
Cameras
- Rear triple camera system:
- 48 MP main sensor
- 48 MP ultrawide sensor
- 48 MP telephoto sensor with a fixed 2.9× optical zoom (previous models used a 12 MP variable‑zoom sensor)
- Front camera: 12 MP selfie sensor
Pricing and Availability
The Xperia 1 VIII is available for pre‑order in the UK and Europe. Prices start at €1,499 in Europe and £1,399 in the UK. Pre‑orders include a complimentary pair of WH‑1000XM6 headphones. There are currently no plans to release the device in the United States.
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- Sony’s WF‑1000XM6 earbuds pack 32‑bit audio and Google Gemini for a hefty $329
- Sony takes notes from Google Pixel camera bar in new Xperia redesign
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