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 On: 13 May 2026

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Japan flag iconJapan

Launched Price in Japan₹1,42,999
Processor
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • Adreno 840
Display
Display
6.5" (120Hz)
  • FHD+ OLED
  • LTPO
  • HDR
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)
  • 30Watt (wired)
  • Wireless Charging Supported
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
48MP (Wide-angle)
    48MP (Periscope)
      48MP (Ultra-wide)

        OIS

        4K@120fps

        RAM/Storage
        RAM/Storage
        12GB (LPDDR5X)
        • 256GB (UFS 4.1)
        Front Camera
        Front Camera
        12MP (Wide)
        • 4k@60fps
        Design
        Design
        Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (Front)
        • Gorilla Glass Victus (Back)
        • Aluminium Frame (Side)
        • IPX5/X8/6X (Dust and Water Resistant)
        OS
        OS
        Android (Sony Xperia UI)
        • 4 year(s) of OS Update
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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

        25 Feb 2026

        Launch Date

        25 Feb 2026

        Launch Date

        11 Mar 2026

        Launch Date

        26 Nov 2025

        Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
        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", OLED, 120Hz
        6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz
        6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz
        6.3", OLED, 120Hz
        6.85", AMOLED, 144Hz
        48MP+48MP+48MP/12MP (Front)
        200MP+50MP+50MP+10MP/12MP (Front)
        200MP+50MP+50MP+10MP/12MP (Front)
        50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front)
        50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front)
        5000mAh, 30W
        5000mAh, 60W
        5000mAh, 60W
        6330mAh, 100W
        7000mAh, 100W
        12GB + 256GB
        12GB + 512GB
        12GB + 256GB
        12GB + 512GB
        12GB + 256GB
        Sony Xperia UI, Android 16, 4 year(s) of OS Update
        One UI, Android 16, 7 year(s) of OS Update
        One UI, Android 16, 7 year(s) of OS Update
        Xiaomi HyperOS, Android 16, 6 year(s) of OS Update
        Origin OS, Android 16, 5 year(s) of OS Update

        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
        • ColorsGraphite Black, Lolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold
        • LaunchMay 13, 2026
        • Launch CountryJapan
        • Launch Price₹1,42,999

        Display

        • Type
          • Display TypeOLED
          • Refresh Rate120 Hz
          • Playback QualityHDR
          • LTPO SupportYes
          • LTPS SupportNo
          • Touch Sampling Rate240 Hz
          • Anti Reflection CoatingNo
        • Size
          • Display Size6.5 inches
          • Area103.7 cm²
          • Screen to Body Ratio86.5
          • Display Form FactorFlat Display
        • Resolution
          • Display ResolutionFHD+
          • Resolution Width1080 pixels
          • Resolution Height2340 pixels
          • Aspect Ratio19.5:9
          • Pixel Density396 ppi
          • Colour GamutDCI-P3
          • Color Gamut Range100 %
          • Display Bit Rate10-bit
          • Colour Depth1.07 Billion Colours
          • Eye Protection-

        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, No Tuning

        Processor

        • Chipset
          • Chipset ManufacturerQualcomm
          • ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
          • Fabrication Size3 nm
          • Co-Processor-
        • CPU
          • Number of CoresOcta-core
          • Clock Speed2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M
          • Cooling System-
          • Overclocked ProcessorNo
        • GPUAdreno 840
        Benchmarking
        System Performance
        AnTuTu 0

          Main Camera

          • Main Camera
            • Main Camera #1 Megapixel48 MP
            • Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angle
            • Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.9
            • Main Camera #1 Focal Length24 mm
            • Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/1.35"
            • Main Camera #1 Pixel Size1.12 µm
            • Main Camera #1 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF
              OIS
          • Main Camera #2
            • Main Camera #2 Megapixel48 MP
            • Main Camera #2 Lens TypePeriscope
            • Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.8
            • Main Camera #2 Focal Length70 mm
            • Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/1.56"
            • Pixel Size1 µm
            • Main Camera #2 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF
              OIS
          • Main Camera #3
            • Main Camera #3 Megapixel48 MP
            • Main Camera #3 Lens TypeUltra-wide
            • Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.0
            • Main Camera #3 Focal Length16 mm
            • Main Camera #3 Sensor Size1/1.56"
            • Main Camera #3 Pixel Size1 µm
            • Main Camera #3 Camera FeaturesPDAF
          • Features
            • Camera StabilizationOIS
            • Auto Focus TypePDAF
            • Dynamic Video Recording SupportHDR recording
            • Dedicated Imaging ChipNo Chip
            • Lens EnhancementsZEISS
            • Slow Motion RecordingNo slomo
            • Zoom Capability10-20X
            • FeaturesColor Spectrum Sensor
              Eye Tracking
              HDR
              LED flash
              panorama
              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 SupportYes
            • Video Features5-axis gyro-EIS
              OIS

          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

          Selfie Camera

          • Front Camera
            • Front Camera #1 Megapixel12 MP
            • Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
            • Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.0
            • Front Camera #1 Field of View84
            • Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.9"
            • Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1.22 µm
          • Features
            • Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
            • FeaturesFixed Focus
              HDR Photos
              HDR Video
          • Video
            • Video Recording1080@30fps
              1080@60fps
              4k@30fps
              4k@60fps
            • HDR Recording SupportHDR recording
            • Video Features5-axis gyro-EIS

          Battery

          • Capacity5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)
          • Charging
            • Charging Speed Wired30 W
            • Wireless Charging SupportYes
            • Charging Speed Wireless15 W
            • Reverse Wireless Charging SupportYes
            • Reverse Wired Charging SupportYes
            • Charging Standards SupportedPD3.0
              PPS
              Qi
            • Bypass Charging SupportNo

          Memory

          • Card SlotmicroSDXC
          • Storage256GB, UFS 4.1
          • RAM12GB, LPDDR5X

          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

          • WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Tri Band
          • Bluetooth6, A2DP, 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 FeaturesVibration Motor

          Sony Xperia 1 VIII Key Highlights

          ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
          Display6.5"
          Battery5000mAh
          Rear Camera48MP
          Front Camera12MP
          DesignGorilla Glass Victus 2
          RAM/Storage12GB/256GB

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