Sony has officially launched the Sony Xperia 1 VIII globally, particularly in Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, and select European markets.
The phone starts at €1,499 / £1,399 for the 256GB version and is available in Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, and Native Gold color options.
Here are the starting prices for the 12GB/256GB variant in each country:
| Country / Region | Variant | Price |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 12GB + 256GB | £1,399 |
| Germany & Eurozone | 12GB + 256GB | €1,499 |
| Japan | 12GB + 256GB | ¥270,000 |
| Switzerland | 12GB + 256GB | €1,499 |
| Singapore | 12GB + 256GB | S$1,989 |
| Malaysia | 12GB + 256GB | ~RM 6,923 (Estimated) |
| Select Countries (Sony Online Exclusive) | 1TB Native Gold | €1,999 / £1,849 |
According to the brand, the Xperia 1 VIII will be available for pre-order starting May 13 directly from Sony and select online retailers (availability varies by country), and will ship on June 19. During the pre-order period, purchases of the Xperia 1 VIII will include Sony’s high-end WH-1000XM6 headphones.
The 1TB Native Gold version will be available exclusively through Sony’s online store in select countries for €1,999 / £1,849.
Technical Specifications
Here are the full specifications of the phone as listed on their official website:
- Display: 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display powered by BRAVIA, Walkman, and Alpha (α) technologies
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- GPU: Adreno 840
- Operating System: Android 16 with Xperia Intelligence
- Software Support: 4 Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates
- RAM: 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: Up to 1TB internal storage with up to 2TB microSDXC card support
- Audio: 3.5mm audio jack, front-facing dual stereo speakers, 360 Reality Audio, DSEE Ultimate, Dolby Atmos
- Main Camera: 52MP Exmor T 1/1.35-inch sensor, f/1.9, 24mm focal length
- Telephoto Camera: 50MP telephoto macro camera, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 70mm focal length, f/2.8
- Ultrawide Camera: 50MP ultrawide camera, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/2.0, 16mm focal length
- Front Camera: 12MP Exmor RS sensor, f/2.0
- Camera Features: ZEISS optics with T* coating, AI Camerawork stabilisation, Auto Framing, 4K video recording at up to 120fps, dedicated two-stage camera button, AI Camera Assistant
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with USB PD wired charging and wireless charging support
- Dimensions & Weight: 8.3mm thickness, 200g weight
- Durability: IP65/IP68 dust and water resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, Gorilla Glass Victus back
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