Experience flagship performance and Sony’s advanced imaging technology with the Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G. Designed for photography enthusiasts, content creators, gamers, and multimedia lovers, Xperia 1 VIII combines a professional camera system with Sony’s display and audio expertise.

AI-Enhanced Photography

The Xperia 1 VIII features a sophisticated triple rear camera system with a 52MP main camera with a 1/1.35-inch Exmor T for mobile sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera.

Sony’s AI Camera Assistant, Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, Pose Estimation, and continuous AF/AE calculations help capture sharp and accurately exposed photographs. The camera supports up to 30 fps AF/AE burst shooting and a hybrid zoom up to 17.5x.

For video creators, the Xperia 1 VIII supports 4K HDR video recording at up to 120fps, along with Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, AI Camerawork, Auto Framing, S-Cinetone for mobile, Pro Video, and Bokeh Video.

6.5-Inch 120Hz OLED Display

Enjoy vibrant visuals on the 6.5-inch FHD+ HDR OLED display with a 1080 × 2340 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports 100% DCI-P3, 10-bit tonal gradation, Creator mode, and Sony’s BRAVIA-powered display technology.

Sunlight Vision and front/rear light sensors help improve visibility in challenging lighting conditions.

Flagship Snapdragon Performance

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, Xperia 1 VIII delivers powerful performance for demanding applications, gaming, photography, video editing, and multitasking.

The 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS internal storage provide fast everyday performance and generous space for applications, photos, videos, and files.

Storage can also be expanded using a microSDXC card up to 2TB.

Long-Lasting 5000mAh Battery

The built-in 5000mAh battery is designed for extended everyday use. Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, and STAMINA Mode help optimize battery longevity and power consumption.

The phone also supports USB Power Delivery fast charging, Qi wireless charging, and Battery Share.

Premium Sony Audio Experience

Enjoy high-quality audio through full-stage stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Resolution Audio, and Hi-Resolution Wireless Audio with LDAC.

The Xperia 1 VIII also supports Qualcomm aptX Adaptive and 360 Reality Audio technologies.

Built for Durability

The phone combines Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front with Gorilla Glass Victus on the rear. It offers IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust protection, making it suitable for everyday use in challenging environments.

 Key Features

• 6.5-inch FHD+ HDR OLED Display
• 120Hz Refresh Rate
• Powered by BRAVIA Display Technology
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
• 12GB RAM + 256GB UFS Storage
• microSDXC Support up to 2TB
• 52MP Main Camera with 1/1.35″ Exmor T Sensor
• 50MP Telephoto Camera
• 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera
• AI Camera Assistant
• Real-Time Eye AF & Tracking
• Up to 30fps AF/AE Burst Shooting
• 17.5x Hybrid Zoom
• 4K HDR Video up to 120fps
• AI Camerawork & Auto Framing
• 12MP Front Camera
• 5000mAh Battery
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Battery Share
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• Full-Stage Stereo Speakers
• Dolby Atmos & DSEE Ultimate
• Hi-Res Audio & LDAC
• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 6.0
• USB 3.2 Type-C
• Dual SIM
• nanoSIM + eSIM / eSIM + eSIM
• IPX5/IPX8 Water Resistance
• IP6X Dust Resistance
• Garnet Red Finish

 Technical Specifications

 Camera Specifications

Rear Camera

Main Camera

• 52MP full aspect
• 48MP effective
• 1/1.35″ Exmor T for mobile sensor
• f/1.9 aperture
• 24mm focal length
• 84° field of view
• 2.24μm pixel pitch with 12MP binning

Telephoto Camera

• 50MP full aspect
• 48MP effective
• 12MP still image recording
• 1/1.56″ Exmor RS sensor
• f/2.8 aperture
• 70mm focal length
• 34° field of view

Ultra-Wide Camera

• 50MP full aspect
• 48MP effective
• 12MP still image recording
• 1/1.56″ Exmor RS sensor
• f/2.0 aperture
• 16mm focal length
• 104° field of view

Camera Features

• AI Camera Assistant
• Powered by Alpha
• ZEISS quality lenses
• Real-time Eye AF
• Real-time Tracking
• Pose Estimation
• Up to 30fps AF/AE burst
• Up to 60 AF/AE calculations per second
• Night Shooting
• HDR Photography
• Pro Photo
• Creative Look
• Bokeh
• Hybrid Zoom up to 17.5x

 Video Features

• 4K HDR recording
• 24 / 30 / 60 / 120fps
• Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye
• Object Tracking
• Eye AF
• AI Camerawork
• Auto Framing
• Pro Video
• Bokeh Video
• S-Cinetone for mobile
• Pose Estimation
• Creative Look
• H.264 / H.265 recording

 Connectivity

• 5G
• Wi-Fi 7
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Wi-Fi 6
• Bluetooth 6.0 or later
• Bluetooth LE Audio
• Auracast
• NFC
• USB Type-C
• USB 3.2 / 5Gbps
• DisplayPort video output
• Google Cast
• A-GPS
• GLONASS
• BeiDou
• Galileo
• QZSS

 Network Bands

2G: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G: Band 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 8

4G: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 32 / 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 66

5G NSA/SA: n1 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n75 / n77 / n78 / n79

 Audio Features

• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Full-stage stereo speakers
• Dolby Atmos
• DSEE Ultimate
• 360 Reality Audio
• 360 Reality Audio Upmix
• Hi-Resolution Audio
• Hi-Resolution Wireless Audio
• LDAC
• Qualcomm aptX Adaptive
• Stereo recording
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