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Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Feature Comparison
Initial data or main information
Initial data or main information
| Price Range at Time of Release | € 1,499.00 / £ 1,399.00 |
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| Official Release Date | 2026, May 13 |
| Operating System at Release | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades |
| Part Numbers | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G |
Time and method of release
Time and method of release
| Introduction Time | 2026, May 13 |
|---|---|
| Availability Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, June 19 |
Aesthetic features
Aesthetic features
| Size and Dimensions | 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) |
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| Product Weight | 200 g |
| Color Options | Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold |
Display
Display
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm 2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
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| Display Panel Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
| Pixel Density Range | ~396 ppi density |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~86.5% screen-to-body ratio |
| Highest Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Display Technical Details | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Maximum Brightness Level | 1510 nits max brightness (measured) |
Processor or chip
Processor or chip
| Chipset Model | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
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| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 Nm |
| Number of Processor Cores | Octa-core |
| Processor Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Other Technical Details of Chipset | Native Sony Alpha camera support |
Central Processor (CPU)
Central Processor (CPU)
| GPU Model | Adreno 840 |
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Main memory and RAM
Main memory and RAM
| Internal Memory and RAM Performance | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
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| Memory Card Slot Type | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Storage memory
Storage memory
| RAM Memory | 12GB, 16GB |
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| Internal Memory Capacity | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Internal Storage Type | UFS |
Connections
Connections
| Memory Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Bluetooth Support | 6.0 |
Main camera
Main camera
| Rear Camera Details | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
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| Main Camera Type - Wide/Standard | 48 MP |
| Main Camera Specifications - Wide/Standard | f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Video Quality: Resolution and Frame Rate | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Maximum Video Recording Quality of Rear Camera | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
Front camera
Front camera
| Main Selfie Camera Quality | 12 MP |
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| Main Selfie Camera Specifications | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm |
| Resolution and Frame Rate of Selfie Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
Power supply and battery life
Power supply and battery life
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
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| Battery Technology | 5000 mAh |
Battery and charging features
Battery and charging features
| Connection Port Type | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output |
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| OTG Support | Yes |
| Maximum Supported Charging Power | 30W |
| Wireless Charging Support | No |
Audio features
Audio features
| Speaker Type | -25.5 LUFS (Very good) |
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| Number of 3.5mm Jacks | Yes |
| Audio Capabilities | Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
Capabilities
Capabilities
| Smart Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
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Communications and sensors
Communications and sensors
| Wi-Fi Specifications | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
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| Wi-Fi Details and Description | tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Details and Description | A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| 5G Support | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Navigation Type and GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | side-mounted |
Network connections
Network connections
| Communication Technologies | Yes |
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Style and design
Style and design
| Front Panel Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
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| Back body material | Glass (Gorilla Glass Victus) |
| Frame material type | aluminum frame |
Technical features
Technical features
| Fast Charging Capability | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min |
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Body material and design
Body material and design
| Compatible SIM Card Types | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
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