Engineering:Sony Xperia 1 VIII

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Short description: 2026 Android smartphone
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
DeveloperSony
ManufacturerSony Mobile
SeriesXperia
First released19 June 2026; 4 months ago (2026-06-19)
Availability by regionJapan
United Kingdom
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Germany
Austria
Singapore
Malaysia
PredecessorSony Xperia 1 VII
RelatedSony Xperia 10 VIII
TypeSmartphone
Dimensions162 mm (6.4 in) H
74 mm (2.9 in) W
8.3 mm (0.33 in) D
Mass200 g (7.1 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 16, upgradable to Android 17
Up to 4 major Android upgrades, 6 years of security patches
System on chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPUOcta-core, 3 nm (3LPE)
2x4.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M
GPUAdreno 840
ModemQualcomm Snapdragon X85 5G
MemoryLPDDR5X RAM
12 GB
16 GB
StorageUniversal Flash Storage (UFS 4.1)
256 GB
512 GB
1 TB (Only Native Gold)
Removable storagemicroSDXC[broken anchor], expandable up to 2 TB (dedicated slot)
BatteryNon-removable Li-ion 5000 mAh
USB PD 3.1 30 W Charging
Qi Wireless Charging
ChargingFast Charging USB PD 3.1 30 W Charging
Qi 15 W Wireless Charging
Data inputsSensors:
Display6.5 in (170 mm) LTPO FHD+ 19.5:9 (2340 x 1080) HDR OLED, ~396 pixel density
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
HDR10
HLG
10-bit color depth
120 Hz refresh rate
Rear camera
  • 52 MP effectively used 48 MP (Sony Exmor T IMX888/Lytia LYT-800), f/1.9, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
  • 50 MP effectively used 48 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX906), f/2.8, 70 mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 1.0 μm Dual Pixel PDAF, 2.9x optical zoom, 5.8x hybrid zoom OIS
  • 50 MP effectively used 48 MP (Sony Exmor IMX906), f/2.0, 104˚, 16 mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF

Zeiss Optics, HDR, eye-tracking, Zeiss T* lens coating

4K@24/25/30/60/120 fps, 1080p@30/60/120 fps, Auto-framing
Front camera12 MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX663), f/2.0, 20 mm (wide) 1/2.93", 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR Photo, Portrait selfie, Display flash, Hand and Smile Shutter
4K@30/60fps, 1080@30/60fps, HDR
MediaGame Enhancer, Sony Pictures Core, Music, Video Creator App
SoundFront Full-stage stereo speakers and 3.5 mm headphone jack
4 Pole
Cirrus Logic Speaker Amp x2
High-Resolution Audio
High-Resolution Audio Wireless
360 Reality Audio hardware decoding
Dolby Atmos tuned by Sony Pictures and Sony Music
DSEE Ultimate
Stereo Recording
SBC
AAC
Qualcomm aptX
Qualcomm aptX HD
Qualcomm aptX adaptive
Qualcomm aptX TWS+
LDAC
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4/5GHz)
Bluetooth 6.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort)
NFC
GPS with Assisted GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
BeiDou
OtherNative Sony Alpha support
IP65/IP68 Water/dust resistant
PS5 Remote Play
DUALSENSE® Control compatibility
Game Enhancer
Development statusReleased
Websitehttps://www.sony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-1m8

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a flagship smartphone unveiled by Sony on May 13, 2026. It features a redesigned rear camera design for the first time since the original Xperia 1 (2019), a new, bigger periscope telephoto sensor and lens, and a 6.5-inch LTPO FHD+ OLED screen with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The phone includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and supports expandable storage via a microSD card slot.[1]

Hardware

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII marks the first flagship Xperia since the Xperia Z5 series and the first Xperia overall since the Xperia 10 Plus to have a dedicated MicroSDXC card slot, as the secondary SIM is now exclusively in eSIM form instead of their predecessor's having both eSIM and/or physical nanoSIM. [2][3][4][5] Xperia 1 VIII also marks the return of the Gold colorway since the Z5 series (for flagship Xperia) and 10 Plus (for overall Xperia), albeit exclusive to the 16GB RAM/1 TB configuration. [6][7] The Xperia insignia embossed on its left side frame also marks a return to the flagship series since the Xperia Z5 series as well. [8] The front glass and display are covered by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the frame is made from aluminum, and the back panel is made of Gorilla Glass Victus 1.

Camera

Xperia 1 VIII removed the continuous optical zoom technology that was introduced in the Xperia 1 IV and extended its zoom range in the Xperia 1 VI in favor of a fixed, however bigger, telephoto sensor at 48 megapixels, at a 1/1.56" size of Exmor RS IMX906 sensor, four times bigger than its predecessor, to design better performance in low-light scenarios. The ultrawide, main camera, and selfie camera sensors were carried out from the Xperia 1 VII . [9]

AI Camera Assistant Controversy

Xperia 1 VIII was subjected to controversy due to overly bright, flat images and washed-out color by its AI Camera Assistant feature introduced in the 1 VIII as its highlight feature. [10] Sony addressed this controversy with follow-up posts and during interviews conducted by IT Media on the Xperia 1 VIII sale success in the European market. [11][12] AI Camera Assistant feature got an upgrade in Android 17 with the introduction of up to three custom looks. [13]

Software

The phone shipped with Android 16, with up to 4 major Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates promised. [14] On 7 September 2026, it received its first major Android update, Android 17, where it introduced Desktop Mode alongside its two predecessors, the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 1 VII, updated wallpaper and style features, a new quick settings panel, upgraded screen recording, and an upgraded AI Camera Assistant where it now provides up to three custom looks, an exclusive feature to the Xperia 1 VIII. [15][16]

References

  1. ↑ "Sony Xperia 1 VIII review" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_viii-review-2963.php. 
  2. ↑ Duy, DeepL / Ninh (2026-05-23). "Sony Xperia 1 VIII" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VIII.1304186.0.html. 
  3. ↑ "Sony Xperia 1 VIII review" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_viii-review-2963.php. 
  4. ↑ "Sony Xperia 10 Plus review" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_plus-review-1906.php. 
  5. ↑ "Sony Xperia Z5 review: Finely tuned" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z5-review-1326.php. 
  6. ↑ "Sony Xperia Z5 review: Finely tuned" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z5-review-1326.php. 
  7. ↑ Peter. "Sony Xperia 1 VIII unveiled with larger 48MP telephoto sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_viii_unveiled_with_larger_48mp_telephoto_sensor_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5-news-72786.php. 
  8. ↑ "Sony Xperia Z5 review: Finely tuned" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z5-review-1326.php. 
  9. ↑ Ferguson, Abby (2026-05-13). "Sony's new Xperia flagship phone makes a major camera tradeoff" (in en-US). https://www.dpreview.com/news/1175927025/sony-xperia-1-viii-smartphone-announcement/. 
  10. ↑ "New day, new Xperia 1 VIII controversy: How thick is it, really?" (in en). 2026-05-19. https://www.androidauthority.com/xperia-1-viii-thickness-controversy-3668661/. 
  11. ↑ Brecher, Hannes (2026-08-13). "Xperia 1 VIII said to be a success, Sony comments on controversial AI feature and price" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xperia-1-VIII-said-to-be-a-success-Sony-comments-on-controversial-AI-feature-and-price.1367456.0.html. 
  12. ↑ "ソニーに聞く「Xperia 1 VIII」の裏側 デザイン刷新や20万円超えの理由、物議を醸したAIカメラ新機能の真相" (in ja). https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/2608/10/news015.html. 
  13. ↑ Brecher, Hannes (2026-09-07). "Sony Xperia 1 VIII gets Android 17 with desktop mode, camera upgrade, and more" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-gets-Android-17-with-desktop-mode-camera-upgrade-and-more.1392409.0.html. 
  14. ↑ "Sony puts the spotlight on camera upgrades with Xperia 1 VIII launch" (in en). 2026-05-13. https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-1-viii-3666078/. 
  15. ↑ Vlad. "Sony Xperia 1 VIII receives the Android 17 update, here's what's new" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_viii_receives_android_17_update_heres_whats_new-news-74495.php. 
  16. ↑ "Sony rolls out Android 17 with Desktop mode, new camera tools, and more to Xperia phones" (in en). 2026-09-07. https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-android-17-update-3708404/. 



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