Sony Xperia 1 VIII
2026 · android · Flagship
NFC
eSIM
OIS
IP68
Specs
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|
| Benchmarks | GB multi 11047 · AnTuTu 3,950,082 |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED · 1500 nits |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh · 30W charge |
| Cameras | 48MP main · 48MP ultrawide · 48MP tele · video 4K120 |
| Body | 200g · OS updates 4 yrs |
Memory variants
| RAM / Storage | Price new | Price used | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 256 GB | $1,499 | $1,944 |
2 listings
$ 1,899 ·
health n/a ·
2026-09-15
$ 1,989 ·
health n/a ·
2026-09-15
|
| 12 / 512 GB | — | — | — |
| 16 / 512 GB | — | $2,279 |
2 listings
$ 2,259 ·
health n/a ·
2026-09-15
$ 2,299 ·
health n/a ·
2026-09-15
|
| 16 / 1024 GB | — | — | — |
Overall score
top tier (0–100 composite of performance, battery, value and longevity)
73
Autonomy
32
Gaming
91
Value
88
Longevity
67
Your focus
Camera 21%
Battery life 20%
Everyday 19%
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Our review
Sony Xperia 1 VIII review: specs, battery & used prices
Sony Xperia 1 VIII review: 6.5" display, 5000 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, real-world verdict and used-market prices.
Task axes
Gaming (SoC)
99.3
Camera
58.6
Battery life
40
5,000 mAh
Charging
11.8
Everyday
92
Screen
70.4
Compactness
80
Refresh rate
120Hz
OS support (years left)
4 yr
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