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Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Pipino Power Rating 4.0/5
  • 6.5-inch 1080p LTPO OLED, 1-120Hz
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12GB RAM
  • New 48MP triple camera with a fixed 70mm periscope telephoto
  • 5,000mAh battery, 30W wired and 15W wireless charging
  • 3.5mm jack, microSD slot and IP65/IP68 rating
Price in PHP · from≈ ₱105,74212GB + 256GB

PH launch not confirmed

Prices checked Nov 10, 2026

Display6.5 inches · 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Main camera48MP
Battery5,000mAh · 30W · 15W wireless
RAM / Storage12GB LPDDR5X / 256GB UFS 4.1

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At a glance

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is available now (released June 19, 2026). It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, has a 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, packs a 5,000mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging and uses a 48MP main camera. A Philippine launch for the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has not been confirmed yet. Price from ≈ ₱105,742.

Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM, or eSIM + eSIM (dual standby)

Launch

Announced2026, May 13
ReleasedJune 19, 2026
StatusAvailable
Philippines availabilityUnconfirmed

Body

Dimensions162.0 x 74.0 x 8.3 mm
Weight200 g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminium frame
Water resistanceIP65/IP68, dust and water resistant
ColorsGraphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold (1TB model only)

Display

TypeLTPO OLED, 1-120Hz, HDR BT.2020, 100% DCI-P3
Size6.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi)
Refresh rate120Hz, 1-120Hz LTPO
Peak brightness2195 nits (peak, measured by Notebookcheck)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Platform

Operating systemAndroid 16, Xperia UI (4 OS upgrades, 6 years of security updates)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Process3nm
CPUOcta-core, up to 4.6GHz
GPUAdreno 840

Memory

RAM12GB LPDDR5X, 16GB
Storage256GB UFS 4.1, 1TB
Memory card slotmicroSD (uses shared SIM slot)

Cameras

Main48MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.35", OIS
Ultrawide48MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 104 degrees, 1/1.56"
Telephoto48MP, f/2.8, 70mm (2.9x optical), 1/1.56", periscope, OIS
Camera featuresDedicated two-stage shutter key, AI Camera Assistant, RAW multi-frame processing, LED flash
Video4K HDR at 24/30/60/120fps, H.264/H.265
Selfie camera12MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 1/2.9"
Selfie video4K@60fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
3.5mm jackYes

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), tri-band
Bluetooth6.0, LE Audio, Auracast, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, SBC, AAC
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
NFCYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 (5Gbps), DisplayPort out

Features

SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, ambient light

Battery and Charging

Capacity5,000mAh
TypeUp to 2 days (Sony claim)
Wired charging30W, USB PD
Wireless charging15W, Qi
Reverse chargingYes, Battery Share (wattage not published)

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Prices around the world

EuropeEUR
12GB + 256GBPrice from Germany. Launch price€1,499
16GB + 1TBPrice from Germany. Launch price€1,999
United KingdomGBP
12GB + 256GBLaunch price. Native Gold is sold with the 1TB model only£1,399
16GB + 1TBLaunch price (Native Gold)£1,849

Prices checked Nov 10, 2026.

Where to buy

Europe

Official brand store (Sony Germany)Product pageVisit shop
Other countries

United Kingdom

Official brand store (Sony UK)Product page; store price not shown at time of checkVisit shop

Prices and stock change often. Check the shop before you buy.

Pros & Cons

What we like

  • Fast Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12GB RAM
  • Bright LTPO OLED with 1-120Hz refresh
  • 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD slot
  • IP65/IP68 rating in a 200 g body
  • Four OS upgrades and six years of security updates

What we don’t

  • Telephoto is a fixed 70mm, with no continuous zoom or macro
  • Only 1080p resolution on the display
  • Charging is slow at 30W wired
  • Pricey at £1,399 and €1,499 for the base model
  • Not officially sold in the US, India or the Philippines

The Pipino Verdict

The Xperia 1 VIII suits buyers who want a compact, light flagship with a headphone jack, microSD slot and strong main cameras. The fixed telephoto, 1080p screen and slow charging are the main trade-offs at its price. Based on specs and brand data, not our own hands-on testing.

Sony Xperia 1 VIII in Iolite Silver, angled back viewSony Xperia 1 VIII in Garnet Red, angled back viewSony Xperia 1 VIII in Graphite Black, angled back viewSony Xperia 1 VIII in Iolite Silver, angled front view with screen

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FAQ

How much is the Sony Xperia 1 VIII in the Philippines?

The price of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII starts at ≈ ₱105,742 (converted from the price in Europe, 12GB + 256GB). Prices checked Nov 10, 2026.

Does the Sony Xperia 1 VIII support 5G?

Yes. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII supports 5G (GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G).

What is the Sony Xperia 1 VIII battery and charging?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a 5,000mAh battery with 30W wired charging. Wireless charging: 15W. Reverse charging: Yes, Battery Share (wattage not published).

When was the Sony Xperia 1 VIII released?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was released June 19, 2026 (announced 2026, May 13).

Is the Sony Xperia 1 VIII available in the Philippines?

A Philippine launch for the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has not been confirmed yet.