Sony Xperia 1 VIII ( Sony )
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is Sony’s latest flagship smartphone focused on premium photography, cinematic display quality, and professional-grade multimedia features. It features a 6.5-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display with HDR support and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the device delivers flagship-level performance for gaming, photography, and multitasking.
Sony equipped the Xperia 1 VIII with a triple 48MP camera system enhanced by ZEISS optics and new AI camera technologies for better low-light and zoom performance. The phone also retains features loved by Sony fans including a 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD card slot, stereo speakers, and a dedicated camera shutter button. A 5000mAh battery with fast and wireless charging keeps the device running throughout the day on Android 16.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
General
| Release Date | May 13, 2026. |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 197g |
| OS | Android 16 |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant |
Network
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
Display
| Type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR |
| Size | 6.5 Inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
Memory
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (up to 2TB) |
Camera
| Back Camera | 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama |
| Front Camera | 12MP Selfie Camera HDR |
| Video | 4K Video Recording |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
Comms
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer |
Battery
| Battery | Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging |
Price in Pakistan
PKR 439,999
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Camera analysis for Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The WhatMobilePK Camera Score is a specification-based analysis of this phone's camera hardware. Based on the available specifications, it offers good daylight photography, reasonable low-light capability, and good video recording.
The score is calculated from the camera specifications available in the WhatMobilePK mobile database. It is an analytical hardware score and not a laboratory image-quality benchmark.
Camera performance by category
Key camera specifications
What stands out
- Optical image stabilization
- 4K video recording
- Dedicated telephoto/periscope camera
- Ultra-wide camera
What to consider
- Front camera resolution is relatively modest
The confidence indicator reflects how much camera specification information is available in the current WhatMobilePK database record. It does not represent photographic quality.
Battery Performance Analysis
Battery Specifications
What Does This Grade Mean?
Grade D (Below 55): Below average battery performance. You may need to charge this phone multiple times per day depending on your usage patterns.
Gaming Performance Analysis
Gaming score, game performance estimates, thermal intelligence and bottleneck analysis.
Gaming Score Breakdown
High-end gaming hardware with strong performance potential for demanding mobile games.
No major hardware bottleneck detected. Estimated thermal risk: Moderate.Game Performance
Estimated FPS ranges. Actual results vary with game version, settings, temperature and optimization.
Recommended: Smooth + 90/120 FPS
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: MediumRecommended: Very High / Ultra
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: MediumRecommended: High / Highest
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: MediumRecommended: Ultra + High FPS
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: MediumRecommended: High / Epic
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: MediumRecommended: High / Max
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: MediumRecommended: High
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: MediumRecommended: Ultra + High FPS
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: MediumRecommended: Medium–High
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: MediumFrequently asked gaming questions
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AI Recommendation Score
Excellent option with strong overall specifications and performance.
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