Aesthetic features Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Size and Dimensions	162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Product Weight	200 g 52% better than others
Color Options	Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold
Dimensions	162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)

Display

Display Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Screen Size	6.5 inches, 103.7 cm 2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
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	120 Hz 82% better than others
Display Technical Details	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Brightness	LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Screen Size	6.5 inches, 103.7 cm 2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Display

Display Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Screen Aspect Ratio	19.5:9
Maximum Brightness Level	1510 nits max brightness (measured)

Processor or chip

Processor or chip Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset Model	Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
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

Storage memory

Storage memory Sony Xperia 1 VIII
RAM Memory	12GB, 16GB
Internal Memory Capacity	256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Internal Storage Type	UFS

Main camera

Main camera Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Rear Camera Details	48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Type - Wide/Standard	48 MP 43% better than others
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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Main Selfie Camera Quality	12 MP 66% better than others
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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh 45% better than others

Battery and charging features

Battery and charging features Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Connection Port Type	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
OTG Support	Yes 79% have it
Maximum Supported Charging Power	30 W 58% better than others
Wireless Charging Support	No 40% do not have it

Audio features

Audio features Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Speaker Type	-25.5 LUFS (Very good)
Number of 3.5mm Jacks	Yes 85% have it
Audio Capabilities	Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio
Speaker Type	Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio capabilities	Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio

Communications and sensors

Communications and sensors Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Wi-Fi Specifications	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
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
Communication Technologies	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Style and design

Style and design Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Front Panel Material	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Back body material	Glass (Gorilla Glass Victus)
Frame material type	aluminum frame

Launch Information

Launch Information Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Announced	2026, May 13

Initial data or main information

Initial data or main information Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Availability Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, June 19
Part Numbers	XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G
Price Range at Time of Release	€ 1,499.00 / £ 1,399.00

Body

Body Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water Resistance	IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Design

Design Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)

Platform

Platform Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Operating System	Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)

Central Processor (CPU)

Central Processor (CPU) Sony Xperia 1 VIII
CPU	Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Model	Adreno 840

Main memory and RAM

Main memory and RAM Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Memory Card Slot Type	microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Connections

Connections Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Bluetooth Support	6.0, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless

Capabilities

Capabilities Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Smart Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

Technical features

Technical features Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Fast Charging Capability	30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min

Power

Power Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Energy efficiency class	Class A

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Reviewed by

Natalie Carter Mobile Computing Analyst Versus Wizard

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII represents the pinnacle of mobile technology, engineered for professionals and enthusiasts alike. At its core lies the groundbreaking Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, built on a 3nm process, boasting an octa-core CPU with speeds up to 4.6 GHz and the powerful Adreno 840 GPU. This formidable combination ensures unparalleled performance for demanding tasks, from intensive gaming to complex video editing, complemented by options of up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal UFS storage.

Photography and videography are elevated with a sophisticated triple rear camera system featuring a 48 MP wide lens with OIS, promising exceptional detail and low-light performance, enhanced by Zeiss optics and T* lens coating. The device captures stunning visuals with 4K 120fps video recording capabilities and a 12 MP front camera also capable of 4K recording. Its 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display offers a fluid 120Hz refresh rate and 1B colors, rendering content with breathtaking clarity and vibrancy, all protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Connectivity is future-proofed with extensive 5G band support (SA/NSA/Sub6) and the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard. The Xperia 1 VIII is designed for durability and style, featuring a glass front and back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) with an aluminum frame, and boasting IP65/IP68 dust and water resistance. A substantial 5000 mAh battery supports 30W fast charging, ensuring you stay powered throughout your day, all running on the advanced Android 16 operating system.