Price: £1,399.00
(as of Jun 20, 2026 20:30:55 UTC – Details)

From the manufacturer

Three smartphone rear cameras displayed in different color finishes: dark/black, silver/white, and burgundy/wine red, showing dual camera lens configurations. Refined vision. Created to inspire. A new Xperia era

Inspired by raw gemstones and comforting natural textures, the Xperia 1 VIII’s new ORE design is crafted for creativity in your hands.

Text reads 'Detect', 'Zoom', 'Night mode', 'Macro', 'Pro'. Dark product image showing smartphone camera system with labeled features and technical specifications. Full-frame performance & larger telephoto sensor

The 16, 24 and 70 mm focal lengths deliver full-frame performance in dynamic range and noise reduction*.

The new 48 MP 1/1.56″ Exmor RS for mobile sensor is almost four times larger than the previous model**, significantly increasing light sensitivity for superior low‑light performance.

Text reads "Original", "Suggestion 3", "Suggestion 4". Composite showing five salad bowl variations - one original recipe photo and four suggested preparation alternatives with similar ingredients arranged differently. AI Camera Assistant with Xperia Intelligence

The new AI Camera Assistant with Xperia Intelligence helps you bring your vision to life. Using subject, scene, and even weather recognition, it suggests various expressive options with different adjustments of colour, exposure, bokeh, and lens to create your most memorable photos ever*.

aplus content image Macro – A new world to explore

Picture every detail with macro photos and videos*.

Shoot with a minimum focusing distance of 15 cm using the 140 mm Telephoto lens (now with Autofocus) or capture your subject in dynamic and immersive ways with the Ultra‑wide lens focusing as close as 5 cm when you move in**.

Text reads "Auto Framing" with description "Auto Framing is available on 9, 21 and 30 inch lenses. Auto Framing works on 4K 30 fps recording, and Close-up video recording is 1 or HD 30 fps." Demonstration shows three video frames of a figure in warm-toned interior lighting. Capture the moment with Auto Framing

With Auto Framing, the Xperia 1 VIII captures the entire scene at 16, 24, and now on the Telephoto 70 mm, while also recording a horizontal or vertical close-up video*.

Let your Xperia handle subject tracking so you can be in the moment.

Premium pictures and sound

Visuals powered by BRAVIA. Audio powered by WALKMAN. For an unparalleled entertainment experience anytime, anywhere.

Person with dark hair wearing red sweater holding black smartphone, photographed indoors with bokeh candle lights in warm golden tones in background. Casual social media or communication context. The beauty of BRAVIA, and perfect visibility at any time of day or night

AI remastering enhances contrast, colour, and clarity, so you feel like you’ve got a TV in the palm of your hands. To ensure visibility – even under sunlight – we’ve utilised a Rear Light illuminance sensor, automatic colour adjustment, and a high peak brightness.

Person's hands holding smartphone horizontally displaying landscape photograph of urban cityscape with buildings, demonstrating mobile device screen display capability. Game-changing upgrade in Full-stage stereo speakers

Newly engineered drivers for Full-stage stereo speakers elevate the experience to an entirely new level. Expect deeper, tighter bass with dramatic impact, a soundstage that opens wide, razor-sharp imaging, and exceptional clarity.

aplus content image Exceptional sound quality with WALKMAN DNA

By using the same grade of high-quality components as our WALKMAN line, along with our proprietary high-quality solder with added gold on the 3.5mm audio jack section, transmission loss is thoroughly minimised – preserving authentic presence and punch, with a dynamic sense of stage and scale.

Split image showing black over-ear headphones with attached microphone mounted on stand (top), and blue electronic circuit board component with connector pin visible (bottom).

Text reads '2 days | 4 years'. Smartphone with glowing green screen display shown against black background, demonstrating battery longevity. Long-lasting battery

The large, efficient 5,000 mAh battery is designed for two days* of typical use. Battery Care and Xperia Adaptive Charging ensure it isn’t overworked, giving you four years of healthy battery life**.

Power to unleash your creativity

Meet the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform*. From lightning-fast app launches and seamless multitasking to captivating gameplay and responsive content creation, this powerhouse platform delivers next-generation speed, performance, and efficiency.

aplus content image Efficient cooling, for exceptional performance

For reliable and prolonged performance, the Xperia 1 VIII features a vapor chamber cooler, and graphite heat diffusion sheets for heat dissipation, making it ideal for intensive use, such as gaming.

aplus content image Environmentally conscious and inclusive

The Xperia 1 VIII uses paper materials and Sony’s OBM (Original Blended Material) only in our packaging.

From voice control to larger text size, it includes a range of accessibility features to meet European Accessibility Act standards, enabling more people to communicate to their individual needs.

Three smartphone cases in different colors displayed above illustration of diverse group of people standing together in casual clothing.

What kind of professional camera technologies does the Xperia 1 VIII have?

All cameras now have 48MP large sensors and pixel binning to deliver beautiful, low-noise 12MP images, with full-frame performance in dynamic range and noise reduction. The new AI Camera Assistant helps you bring your vision to life.

What are the characteristics of the display?

The display is Powered by BRAVIA with AI image adjustment technology. The Rear Light illuminance sensor, automatic colour adjustment, and increase in peak brightness enhance visibility, even in sunlight or backlit conditions.

How is the sound quality for listening to music?

Enjoy higher sound quality with WALKMAN DNA using wired headphones. Or simply get an immersive audio experience through wired or wireless headphones, or the newly improved Full-stage stereo speakers.

Does it support fast, reliable 5G and Wi-Fi connections?

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform with powerhouse Qualcomm Oryon CPU, the Xperia 1 VIII delivers an astounding 20% boost in CPU performance. Its suite of flagship experiences are all backed by AI-enhanced 5G and Wi-Fi 7.

Is AI used for the Xperia 1 VIII?

Using Sony’s experience in innovative product development and compelling content creation, Xperia Intelligence enhances the experience of shooting, listening, and viewing with the Xperia 1 VIII. Selected AI tools from Google are included too.

See how our models compare

Add To Basket

Customer Reviews

—

4.4 out of 5 stars 158

4.5 out of 5 stars 180

4.3 out of 5 stars 382

Price

£1,399.00£1,399.00

—

£399.00£399.00

Design

162 × 74 × 8.3 mm

162 × 74 × 8.2 mm

154 x 68 x 8.6mm

153 x 72 x 8.3mm

Weight

200g

197g

182g

168g

Durability

Water/dust resistant (IP65/68)

Camera

48MP/48MP/48MP

48MP/48MP/12MP

48MP(12MP recording)/12MP/12MP

48MP(12MP recording)/8MP/8MP

Camera Features

48MP 1/1.56″ Telephoto sensor

New Ultra-wide 1/1.56″ sensor

1/1.35 Next gen sensor

Larger sensor on 24 mm camera

Display

19.5:9 6.5″ FHD+ HDR OLED

21:9 6.1″ FHD+ HDR OLED

19.5:9 6.1″ FHD OLED

Display Features

120 Hz LTPO Powered by BRAVIA

120 Hz / X1 for mobile

Video Image Optimization

Audio

3.5 mm audio jack/Hi-Res Audio

CPU

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Snapdragon 8 Elite

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

Memory & Storage

12GB RAM / 256GB ROM

8GB RAM / 128GB ROM

Operation system

Android 16

Android 15

Android 13

Android 15

Battery

5,000 mAh

Crafted to inspire. The new ORE design: Inspired by raw gemstones and comforting natural texture. Crafted for creativity in your hands. The Xperia 1 VIII’s new design reveals a smartphone unlike any you’ve seen before. Choose the subtle sparkle of Graphite Black, the blue-purple sheen of Lolite Silver, or a deep Garnet Red tone
Full-frame performance, and a larger sensor on the telephoto lens: The 16, 24 and 70 mm focal lengths deliver full-frame performance in dynamic range and noise reduction. The new 48 MP 1/1.56″ Exmor RS for mobile sensor is almost four times larger than the previous model
Unparalleled entertainment experience anytime, anywhere: Powered by BRAVIA, our AI remastering technology enhances contrast, colour, and clarity, and an increase in peak brightness improves visibility – even under sunlight. High-quality audio components developed for WALKMAN deliver the best Xperia sound ever
Game-changing upgrade in Full-stage stereo speakers: Newly engineered drivers elevate the experience to an entirely new level, delivering deeper, tighter bass with dramatic impact, a soundstage that opens wide, razor-sharp imaging, and exceptional clarity
Long-lasting battery performance: The 5,000mAh battery delivers two days of use, the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform transforms performance, and advanced thermal management provides better all-round usage

MAECENAS IACULIS

Vestibulum curae torquent diam diam commodo parturient penatibus nunc dui adipiscing convallis bulum parturient suspendisse parturient a.Parturient in parturient scelerisque nibh lectus quam a natoque adipiscing a vestibulum hendrerit et pharetra fames nunc natoque dui.

ADIPISCING CONVALLIS BULUM

Vestibulum penatibus nunc dui adipiscing convallis bulum parturient suspendisse.
Abitur parturient praesent lectus quam a natoque adipiscing a vestibulum hendre.
Diam parturient dictumst parturient scelerisque nibh lectus.

Scelerisque adipiscing bibendum sem vestibulum et in a a a purus lectus faucibus lobortis tincidunt purus lectus nisl class eros.Condimentum a et ullamcorper dictumst mus et tristique elementum nam inceptos hac parturient scelerisque vestibulum amet elit ut volutpat.