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Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Sony Xperia 1 VIII is an not released in india smartphone that comes with a 6.5-inch OLED display, 48MP primary camera, and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It features 5000mAh battery and 30W charging. This phone is launched in Japan but not available in India yet.

Market status:Not Released in India

Launched: 13 May 2026

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Japan flag iconJapan

Launched Price in Japan¥235399
Processor
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Display
Display
6.5 inches FHD+ OLED (120Hz)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP48MP48MP
Wide-angleUltra-widePeriscope
Front Camera
Front Camera
12MP
Wide
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
12GB
256GB
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (30W)
OS
OS
Android 16 (Sony Xperia UI)
Processor
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Display
Display
6.5 inches FHD+ OLED (120Hz)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP48MP48MP
Wide-angleUltra-widePeriscope
Front Camera
Front Camera
12MP
Wide
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
12GB
256GB
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (30W)
OS
OS
Android 16 (Sony Xperia UI)
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This product has not been released in India and all information is based on the Japan launch.

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Launch Date

13 May 2026

Launch Date

11 Mar 2026

Launch Date

25 Feb 2026

Launch Date

22 Jul 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
6.5 inches, FHD+ OLED, 120Hz
6.3 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz
6.88 inches, QHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
8 inches, QXGA+ AMOLED, 120Hz
48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 48MP (Periscope), 12MP (Front)
50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Front)
200MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Periscope), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (TelephotoMP), 12MP (Front)
200MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Telephoto), 10MP (Front)
5000mAh, 30W
6330mAh, 100W, Charger in the box
5000mAh, 60W
5000mAh, 45W
12GB (LPDDR5X) + 256GB (UFS 4.1)
12GB (LPDDR5X) + 512GB (UFS 4.1)
12GB (LPDDR5X) + 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB (LPDDR5X) + 256GB (UFS 4.0)

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Sony Xperia 1 VIII Timeline

May 13, 2026

Sony Xperia 1 VIII has been launched in Japan and is available for pre-order, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and a 5000mAh Battery.

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Full Specifications

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General

  • Box ContentsPhone, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
  • Launch Price¥235399

Display

  • Type
    • Display TypeOLED
    • Refresh Rate120Hz
    • Playback QualityHDR
    • LTPO SupportYes
    • LTPS SupportNo
    • Touch Sampling Rate240Hz
    • Anti Reflection CoatingNo
  • Size
    • Display Size6.5 inches
    • Area103.7 cm²
    • Screen to Body Ratio86.5%
    • Display Form FactorFlat Display
  • Resolution
    • Display ResolutionFHD+
    • Resolution Width1080pixels
    • Resolution Height2340pixels
    • Aspect Ratio19.5:9
    • Pixel Density396ppi
    • Colour GamutDCI-P3
    • Color Gamut Range100%
    • Display Bit Rate10-bit
    • Colour Depth1.07 Billion Colours

Body

  • Dimensions162 x 74 x 8.3 mm
  • Weight200 grams
  • FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2
  • BackGorilla Glass Victus
  • SideAluminium Frame
  • Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass victus 2
  • PortsOTG, USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • IP RatingIPX5/X8/6X (Dust and Water Resistant)
  • SpeakerStereo Speakers

Processor

  • Chipset
    • Chipset ManufacturerQualcomm
    • ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
    • Fabrication Size3 nm
  • CPU
    • Number of CoresOcta-core
    • Clock Speed2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M
  • GPUAdreno 840

Operating System

  • Operating SystemAndroid 16, Sony Xperia UI
  • Software Updates4 year(s) of Software updates and 6 year(s) of Security updates
  • AI FeaturesAI Camera

Main Camera

  • Main Camera
    • Main Camera Megapixel48MP
    • Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angle
    • Main Camera Aperturef/1.9
    • Main Camera Focal Length24 mm
    • Main Camera Field of View84°
    • Main Camera Sensor Size1/1.35"
    • Main Camera Pixel Size1.12 µm
    • Main Camera Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF, OIS
  • Main Camera #2
    • Main Camera #2 Megapixel48MP
    • Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wide
    • Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.0
    • Main Camera #2 Focal Length16 mm
    • Main Camera #2 Field of View104°
    • Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/1.56"
    • Main Camera #2 Pixel Size1 µm
    • Main Camera #2 Camera FeaturesPDAF
  • Main Camera #3
    • Main Camera #3 Megapixel48MP
    • Main Camera #3 Lens TypePeriscope
    • Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.8
    • Main Camera #3 Focal Length70 mm
    • Main Camera #3 Field of View34°
    • Main Camera #3 Sensor Size1/1.56"
    • Main Camera #3 Pixel Size1 µm
    • Main Camera #3 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF, OIS
  • Features
    • Camera StabilizationOIS
    • Auto Focus TypePDAF
    • Dynamic Video Recording SupportHDR recording
    • Lens EnhancementsZEISS
    • Max Zoom Supported10-20X
    • FeaturesColor Spectrum Sensor, Eye Tracking, HDR, LED-Flash, panorama, Pro mode, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating
  • Video
    • Video Recording1080p@120fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps
    • Log Video Recording SupportNo
    • Video Features5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

  • Front Camera
    • Front Camera #1 Megapixel12MP
    • Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
    • Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.0
    • Front Camera #1 Focal Length24 mm
    • Front Camera #1 Field of View83°
    • Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.9"
    • Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1.22 µm
  • Features
    • Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
    • FeaturesFixed Focus, HDR Photos, Night mode, Palm shutter
  • Video
    • Video Recording1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
    • HDR Recording SupportSDR recording
    • Video Features5-axis gyro-EIS

Battery

  • Capacity
    • Battery Capacity5000mAh
    • Battery TypeLithium Polymer
  • Charging
    • Charging Speed Wired30W
    • Wireless Charging SupportYes
    • Charging Speed Wireless15W
    • Reverse Wireless Charging SupportYes
    • Reverse Wired Charging SupportYes
    • Charging Standards SupportedPD3.0, PPS, Qi
    • Bypass Charging SupportNo

Memory

  • Card SlotmicroSDXC
  • Storage
    • Storage Size256GB
    • Storage TypeUFS 4.1
  • RAM
    • RAM Size12GB
    • RAM TypeLPDDR5X

Network

  • SIMDual SIM
  • Technology5G, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE
  • 2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)
  • 3G BandsHSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 (6 bands)
  • 4G BandsLTE
  • 5G BandsSA/NSA/Sub6
  • Speed5G, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

  • WLAN
    • Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 7
    • Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
    • Wi-Fi FeaturesDLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth
    • Bluetooth Version6
    • Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LE
  • PositioningBDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
  • NFCSupported

Features

  • Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
  • Sensors
    • Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
  • Additional FeaturesOrdinary Motor

Sony Xperia 1 VIII News

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Sony Xperia 1 VIII Key Highlights

ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Display6.5 inches
Battery5000mAh
Rear Camera48MP
Front Camera12MP
RAM/Storage12GB/256GB

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