Sony Xperia 1 VIII Full Specifications – Price, Features & Review

Discover the complete specifications of Sony Xperia 1 VIII with prices and features. Runs on Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, microSDXC. Comprehensive review with technical details.

🔑 Key Specs — Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Display: 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Display Type: 5000 mAh
  • Storage: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
  • Main Camera: 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9″, 1.22µm
  • Battery: 5000 mAh / 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min
    15W wireless
    Reverse wireless
    Bypass charging
  • Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)
  • NFC: Yes
  • Colors: Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold
  • Price: £ 1,399.00 / € 1,499.00

✅ Pros

  • 5000 mAh battery
  • NFC support included
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Dedicated microSD card slot
  • Up to 256GB storage option

❌ Cons

  • Slow charging speed
  • No 5G support

Sony Xperia 1 VIII – Full Specifications and Complete Review

📅 Exp. release 2026, June 19

⚡ Quick Overview

💻 Operating System
Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
📏 Dimensions & Weight
200g, 8.3mm thickness
💾 Memory & Storage
256GB/512GB/1TB storage, microSDXC

🔗 Services Sony Xperia 1 VIII

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Problem Solutions
Hardware Fix

📥
Download Firmware
Rom & Flash

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Network Unlock
Unlock & FRP

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Root Files
Root Files

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2026, May 13
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, June 19

Body

Dimensions 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight 200 g (7.05 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Other IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Type LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Size 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5

Platform

OS Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Adreno 840

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Other UFS

Main Camera

Triple 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
48 MP, f/2.8, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual-pixel PDAF (15cm – ∞), OIS, 2.9x optical zoom
48 MP, f/2.0, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF
Features Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Video 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie camera

Single 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9″, 1.22µm
Features HDR
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Other Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio
Dynamic vibration system
Snapdragon Sound

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Other Native Sony Alpha camera support

Battery

Type 5000 mAh
Charging 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless
Reverse wireless
Bypass charging

Misc

Colors Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold
Models XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44
Price £ 1,399.00 / € 1,499.00

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Q1: What is the operating system of Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades

Q2: What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

5000 mAh with 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless
Reverse wireless
Bypass charging charging

Q3: What are the camera specs of Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9″, 1.22µm

Q4: What is the storage capacity of Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM

Q5: Does Sony Xperia 1 VIII support NFC?

Yes

Q6: What are the dimensions and weight of Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) – Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)

Q7: What chipset does Sony Xperia 1 VIII use?

Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)

Q8: What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

£ 1,399.00 / € 1,499.00