Leaked marketing images and an Amazon listing have revealed details about Sony's upcoming Xperia 1 VIII. The phone is expected to feature a new square camera island and will be available in four colors: Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, and Native Gold.
Leaked images show square camera island and four color options.
According to the leaks, the Xperia 1 VIII will have a 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 12GB of RAM, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The camera system is said to include a triple lens setup with a 48MP periscope sensor fixed at 3x zoom, replacing the continuous optical zoom found on the previous model. The phone also supports dual SIM and features Xperia AI for enhanced performance.
Specifications
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- RAM: 12GB
- Display: 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED
- Camera: Triple lens with 48MP periscope (fixed 3x zoom)
- Battery: 2-day battery life
Hong Kong pricing and launch date also leaked.
Hong Kong pricing has been leaked at 12,099 HKD (about $1,544) for the 256GB version, which represents a 19% increase over the Xperia 1 VII. A possible launch date of May 20 has been suggested for Hong Kong, while European units may ship in late June.
The Xperia 1 VIII is rumored to offer a two-day battery life and dramatically better low-light photos and videos thanks to the new 48MP sensor. However, Sony has not officially confirmed the discontinuation of the continuous optical zoom, the price increase, or the launch date.
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