Xperia 1 VIII

Your creative vision, captured with unparalleled precision.

The Xperia 1 VIII integrates Sony's Alpha camera technology with a groundbreaking 4K OLED display, offering unmatched creative control for photographers and videographers. It's powered by the latest flagship chipset, delivering elite performance in a signature minimalist design.

9.2

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Editor scoring

Display9.8

Performance9.5

Camera9.6

Battery8.5

Design8.8

Verdict

Pros

Class-leading 4K 120Hz OLED display
Unmatched manual camera controls for professionals
Clean, bloat-free Android software experience
Headphone jack and expandable storage still included
Premium, durable IP68-rated design

Cons

Charging speeds lag behind some competitors
Tall 21:9 aspect ratio isn't for everyone
Pro-focused camera apps can be complex for casual users

Full specifications

Display

Type: OLED
Size: 6.5 inches
Resolution: 4K (1644 x 3840 pixels), 21:9 aspect ratio
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Peak brightness: 2800 nits
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass (Next Gen) front and back
Features: Creator Mode 'powered by CineAlta'
Real-time HDR drive
10-bit color depth
LTPO variable refresh rate (1-120Hz)

Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Process: 2nm
CPU: Octa-core
GPU: Adreno 840
AnTuTu: —
Geekbench (single): —
Geekbench (multi): —

Camera

4K at 24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p up to 240fps

Rear camera

4K at 24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p up to 240fps

Widef/1.8

50MP

Exmor T for mobile stacked sensor, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF

Variable Telephotof/2.3-f/3.5 (85mm-170mm)

12MP

Exmor RS sensor, OIS, PDAF, 3.5x-7.1x continuous optical zoom

Ultrawidef/2.2

12MP

Exmor RS sensor, 124˚ FoV, Dual Pixel PDAF

ZEISS T* lens coatingReal-time Eye AF (Human, Animal, Bird)Photography ProCinematography Pro 'powered by CineAlta'S-Cinetone for mobile

Front camera

4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps

Widef/2.0

12MP

1/2.9" sensor

5-axis gyro-EISHDR

Battery & charging

Capacity: 5200 mAh
Type: Li-Po, non-removable
Wired: 45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 25 min
Wireless: 15W wireless (Qi)
Reverse: 5W reverse wireless
Endurance: —

Build & design

Dimensions: 165 x 71 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 192 g
Materials: Glass front, textured glass back, aluminum frame
Water/dust: IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant
Colors: Matte Black
Platinum Silver
Khaki Green

Software & AI

OS at launch: Android 16
Skin / UI: Near-stock Android experience
Update policy: 4 years of OS updates, 5 years of security patches
AI features: AI-powered subject recognition in camera
Generative photo editing tools
Smart battery management

Connectivity

Network: 5G, LTE, HSPA, GSM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG
Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM)
Infrared: No

Sensors

Fingerprint: Side-mounted (in power button)
Face unlock: 2D Face Unlock
Other sensors: Accelerometer
Gyro
Proximity
Barometer
Compass
Color spectrum