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The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was officially launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite, three 48 MP cameras, and Android 16. See prices and complete technical specifications.
Sony officially announced this Wednesday the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, its new flagship that ends a long period of rumors and leaks. The smartphone stands out for featuring three 48 MP rear cameras, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, native Android 16 operating system, and a detail increasingly rare in premium devices on the market: the P2 port for wired headphones. According to Tudo Celular, the device is already available for purchase in selected regions, with prices starting at € 1,499 (approximately R$ 8,590).
Learn all about the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Redesigned look and high-level display
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII adopts a new square-shaped camera module on the back, housing three sensors and the LED flash. The set is available in four color options: black, white, gold, and red.
On the front, the device maintains the selfie camera positioned at the top of the screen — without resorting to cutouts or notches on the display, a choice that preserves the visual continuity of the screen.
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The display is a 6.5-inch LTPO OLED, with FHD+ resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Protection is ensured by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, one of the most resistant glasses currently available on the market.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: performance and storage
The device runs with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, accompanied by up to 16 GB of RAM (LPDDR5X standard) and internal storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB (UFS 4.1 standard).
Additionally, the Xperia 1 VIII supports memory expansion via MicroSD card up to 2 TB — something increasingly uncommon in today’s premium smartphones.
In connectivity, the device offers a complete set:
- 5G for high-speed browsing;
- Wi-Fi 7, the latest standard available;
- Bluetooth 6.0;
- NFC for contactless payments;
- P2 port for wired headphones;
- Fingerprint reader positioned on the side of the device.
Cameras: three 48 MP sensors and a focus on low light
The camera area is one of the main attractions of the new Sony Xperia 1 VIII. All three rear lenses are equipped with 48-megapixel sensors, covering different focal lengths:
- Main lens (24 mm): 48 MP sensor with a size of 1/1.35″, with optical image stabilization (OIS);
- Ultrawide (16 mm): 48 MP sensor for wide-angle photos;
- Telephoto (70 mm / 3x zoom): 48 MP sensor with 1/1.56 inch, replacing the previous continuous zoom system with a physically larger sensor.
According to Sony, the new telephoto sensor was specifically designed to capture more details and deliver better quality photos in low-light environments. The company also highlights that all three lenses use multi-frame RAW processing — a technique that expands the dynamic range of images and reduces noise, bringing the result closer to photos taken with professional full-frame sensor cameras.
The front camera features a 12 MP sensor for selfies and video calls.
Battery, system, and software durability of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, compatible with 30W wired fast charging. The device comes out of the box with Android 16 and Sony guarantees:
- 4 major Android system updates;
- 6 years of security updates.
Therefore, the device’s support cycle extends until at least 2031, which is a significant advantage for those seeking longevity in their investment.
Technical specifications and prices of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
| Specification | Detail |
| Screen | 6.5″ FHD+ 120 Hz LTPO OLED (19.5:9) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB or 16 GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB (UFS 4.1) |
| Expansion | MicroSD up to 2 TB |
| Main camera | 48 MP, 1/1.35″ sensor, OIS |
| Ultrawide camera | 48 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP, 3x zoom, 1/1.56″ sensor |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 30W charging |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, P2 |
| System | Android 16 |
| Dimensions | 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| 256 GB Version | € 1,499 (~R$ 8,590) |
| 1 TB Version | € 1,899 (~R$ 10,882) |
In addition to the advanced specifications, the device tries to differentiate itself by retaining features that are disappearing from premium phones, such as MicroSD card support and the traditional headphone jack. Meanwhile, the hardware set and camera improvements reinforce the company’s focus on users who prioritize multimedia and photography in a single device.
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