Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a new smartphone that features a 6.5 inches FHD+ OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. It also includes a 48MP primary camera and a 12MP front camera. Sony Xperia 1 VIII also includes a 5000mAh battery pack, 30W charging, and runs Android 16 with Sony Xperia UI. Sony Xperia 1 VIII has launched in Japan but has not released in India.
Launched on: 13 May 2026
Japan
This product has not been released in India and all information is based on the Japan launch.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Benchmarks
System Performance
- CPU10,85,245
- GPU13,25,452
- MEMORY5,68,742
- UX8,63,443
- CPU Single-Core3,522
- CPU Multi-Core9,923
Battery Test
Charging Test
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII Timeline
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
General
- Box ContentsPhone, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
- Launch Price¥235399
Display
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, Snapdragon Sound
Processor
- 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
Selfie Camera
Battery
Memory
- Card SlotmicroSDXC
Network
- SIMDual SIM
- Technology5G, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE
- 2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)
- 3G Bands800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 (6 bands)
- 4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 (22 bands)
- 5G Bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 (14 bands)
- Speed5G, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE
Connectivity
- PositioningBDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
- NFCSupported
Features
- Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
- Additional FeaturesOrdinary Motor
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII Key Highlights
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Display | 6.5 inches |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB/256GB |
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