Sony Xperia 1 VIII Specifications, Price & Features
Overview
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is powered by Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) processor and featuring a 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) display, and advanced camera features. It offers impressive performance and battery backup. Below are the complete specifications and detailed features of Sony Xperia 1 VIII.
Full Specifications
| Charging Speed | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless; Reverse wireless; Bypass charging |
|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Build Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Body Dimensions | 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) |
| Durability / Protection | IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Body Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| NFC | Yes |
| GPS / Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| FM Radio | No |
| USB Port | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
| EU Battery Rating | 51:07h endurance, 1400 cycles |
| EU Energy Class | Class A |
| EU Drop Resistance | Class A (270 falls) |
| EU Repairability Score | Class D |
| Other Features | Native Sony Alpha camera support |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Announced Date | 2026, May 13 |
| Availability Status | Available. Released 2026, June 19 |
| Camera Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual-pixel PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.9x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.0, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF |
| Rear Camera Video Recording | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| MicroSD Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS |
| RAM & Storage Options | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Available Colors | Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold |
| Model Numbers | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G |
| Price | ₹ 146,895 |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 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 Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Network Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| Platform CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Platform GPU | Adreno 840 |
| Operating System | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades |
| Front Camera Features | HDR |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm |
| Front Camera Video Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio; Dynamic vibration system; Snapdragon Sound |
| Sound Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII in India?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is priced at approximately ₹ 146,895 in India. Prices may vary by retailer and ongoing offers.
Does Sony Xperia 1 VIII support 5G?
Yes, Sony Xperia 1 VIII supports 5G (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6).
What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery.
What is the display size of Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII features a 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) display.
What RAM and storage options does Sony Xperia 1 VIII come in?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is available in the following configurations: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM.