Sony Xperia 1 VIII: Specifications and verdict
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Sony

Xperia 1 VIII

7.9 NeoScore #295 of 1029

Launched June 2026

EAN 4589771652107

Overview

NeoScore

7.9

#295 of 1029

Design & display
7.6
Performance & hardware
9.4
Camera
7.7
Connectivity
8.6
Battery & charging
6.5

Efficiency

RepairabilityA
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceD
ABCDE

Strengths

  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 storage up to 1,024 GB.
  • 120 Hz LTPO OLED display with 240 Hz touch sampling.
  • The main camera offers OIS and 4K video up to 120 fps.

Weak points

  • Wired charging is limited to 30 W.
  • Peak display brightness is specified at 800 nits.
  • Direct OS updates are not supported.
Display
6.5 inLTPO OLED1,080 × 2,340 px120 Hz
Design
200 g74 mm162 mm8.3 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Octa-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1,024 GB
AnTuTu
3,210,596Better than 87% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh30 W51 h
Cameras
48 Mpx · f/1.950 Mpx · f/2.850 Mpx · f/2selfie 12 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Sony

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Processor Process Size
3 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 840
Storage Type
UFS 4.0
Maximum CPU Clock
4.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
1,024 GB
AnTuTu Score
3,210,596
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
3,234
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
10,059
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v11
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
6,962

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
30 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator
Battery Endurance
51 h
Wireless charging power
15 W

Design

Body Thickness
8.3 mm
Body Width
74 mm
Body Height
162 mm
Weight
200 g
Usable Surface
86.5 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP65, IP68, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Drop Resistance Class
D
Repairability Class
A
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
800 nits
Display Technology
LTPO OLED
Display Diagonal
6.5 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,340 px
Display Pixel Density
396 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
OS Update Support
4 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 6.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, eSIM, VoLTE, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output
USB Version
USB 3.2

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID

Technical

Launch price
1,499 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

7.91 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / global

Design & display
7.61
Performance & hardware
9.38
Camera
7.71
Connectivity
8.63
Battery & charging
6.54
NeoScore rank
#295 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Xperia 1 VIII technical sheet

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs Android 16 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, an octa-core CPU reaching 4.6 GHz, 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage up to 1,024 GB. Documented figures include 3,210,596 in AnTuTu v11, 3,234 in Geekbench 6 single-core, 10,059 in multi-core and 6,962 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. These are recorded benchmark results, not tests performed by NeoTeo.

Its 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display has 1,080 × 2,340 px resolution, 396 ppi, a 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling. Always-On Display and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 are also listed. The glass-and-aluminium body weighs 200 g and carries IP65 and IP68 resistance ratings. A 5,000 mAh Li-Polymer battery supports 30 W wired charging, 15 W wireless charging, reverse charging and bypass charging; the documented endurance figure is 51 hours.

The rear camera setup combines a 48 Mpx main camera with 50 Mpx telephoto and 50 Mpx ultrawide cameras. The main unit has optical image stabilisation and records 4K at up to 120 fps, while the 12 Mpx front camera records 4K at up to 60 fps. Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB 3.2, a 3.5 mm audio jack, NFC, eSIM and DisplayPort output broaden its connectivity. The stated compromises are a 30 W wired charging limit and the lack of direct OS updates.

Highlights

  • 1Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 storage up to 1,024 GB.
  • 2120 Hz LTPO OLED display with 240 Hz touch sampling.
  • 3The main camera offers OIS and 4K video up to 120 fps.
  • 4It supports Wi-Fi 7, USB 3.2, a 3.5 mm jack, NFC and DisplayPort output.

Things to consider

  • 1Wired charging is limited to 30 W.
  • 2Peak display brightness is specified at 800 nits.
  • 3Direct OS updates are not supported.

Xperia 1 VIII

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Model
Sony Exmor T
Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.741 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony Exmor T
Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.741 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
4K at 24 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, HDR, Gyro-EIS, Optical image stabilization, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
2.9 x
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Shooting, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Face Detection, Geotagging, Triple Camera, Telephoto Camera, LED Flash, Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR10 Recording
2

Rear telephoto camera

Sensor Model
Sony Exmor RS
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Optical Zoom
2.9 x
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony Exmor RS
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Lens
Optical Zoom
2.9 x
Aperture
f/2.8
3

Rear ultrawide camera

Sensor Model
Sony Exmor RS
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony Exmor RS
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2
4

Front camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX663
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.345 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX663
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.345 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
09
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
global

Available variants

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