Sony Xperia 1 VIII

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Key Specs
  • Display 6.50-inch
  • Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • Front Camera 12-Ultrapixel
  • Rear Camera 48-Ultrapixel + 48MP + 48MP
  • RAM 12GB
  • Storage 256GB
  • Battery Capacity 5000mAh
  • OS Android 16
Market Status Released
Release Date 13th May 2026

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Summary

Sony Xperia 1 VIII mobile was launched on 13th May 2026. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.50-inch touchscreen display (FHD+). The display sports Other for protection. Sony Xperia 1 VIII is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It comes with 12GB of RAM. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs Android 16 and is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII supports wireless charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 48-Ultrapixel (f/1.9) primary camera; a 48-megapixel (f/2) camera, and a 48-megapixel (f/2.8) camera. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 12-Ultrapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The front camera also features autofocus.

Sony Xperia 1 VIII is based on Android 16 and packs 256GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 2048GB). The Sony Xperia 1 VIII measures 162.00 x 74.00 x 8.30mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 200.00 grams. It was launched in Garnet Red, Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, and and Native Gold colours. It features an IP68 rating for dust and water protection. It bears a metal body.

Connectivity options on the Sony Xperia 1 VIII include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v6.00, NFC, and USB Type-C. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

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Sony Xperia 1 VIII Full Specifications

General
Brand Sony
Model Xperia 1 VIII
Release date 13th May 2026
AI Enabled Yes
Launched in India No
Form factor Touchscreen
Body type Metal
Dimensions (mm) 162.00 x 74.00 x 8.30
Weight (g) 200.00
IP rating IP68
Battery capacity (mAh) 5000
Removable battery No
Wireless charging Yes
Colours Garnet Red, Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, and Native Gold
Display
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Resolution Standard FHD+
Screen size (inches) 6.50
Touchscreen Yes
Protection type Other
Hardware
Processor octa-core
Processor make Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM 12GB
Internal storage 256GB
Expandable storage Yes
Expandable storage type microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB) 2048
Camera
Rear camera 48-Ultrapixel (f/1.9) + 48-megapixel (f/2) + 48-megapixel (f/2.8)
No. of Rear Cameras 3
Rear autofocus Yes
Rear flash Yes
Front camera 12-Ultrapixel (f/2.0)
No. of Front Cameras 1
Pop-Up Camera No
Front autofocus Yes
Front flash No
Software
Operating system Android 16
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
GPS Yes
Bluetooth Yes, v 6.00
NFC Yes
USB Type-C Yes
Headphones 3.5mm
Sensors
Fingerprint sensor Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Gyroscope Yes
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