The creator's tool with a 4K display and continuous optical zoom.
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 2026 May 15 |
| Body | Dimensions: 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm Weight: 189 g Build: Glass front (Victus 2) Textured glass back Aluminum frame SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant |
| Display | Type: OLED 1B colors 120Hz HDR BT.2020 Size: 6.5 inches Res: 1644 x 3840 pixels (4K) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Platform | OS: Android 16 Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) CPU: Octa-core GPU: Adreno 830 |
| Memory | Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | Triple: 48 MP (wide) OIS + 48 MP (telephoto 3.5x-7.1x continuous zoom) + 48 MP (ultrawide) Features: Zeiss optics Eye Tracking Pro Camera apps Video: 4K@120fps HDR |
| Comms/Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: Yes WLAN: Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth: 5.4 NFC: Yes |
| Battery | Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh Charging: 30W wired 15W wireless |
| Colors | Khaki Green Platinum Silver Black |
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is unique in a world of lookalikes. It retains the 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio and the incredible 4K OLED display. The standout feature is the continuous optical zoom lens which now reaches up to 7.1x seamlessly. It is also one of the few flagships to keep the 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot. It's designed for photographers and audiophiles who want manual control.
*Estimated based on current flagship market trends.