Xperia 1 VIII keeps Sony's 4K + 21:9 + 3.5 mm jack DNA with SD 8 Elite Gen 5 — the 2026 pro creator phone.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.5" 4K 120 Hz LTPO 21:9
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM
16 GB
Battery
5,200 mAh silicon
What stands out
4K display retained.
3.5 mm jack rare on flagship.
Variable-zoom periscope (4.3-7.1x).
Sony Pro app suite.
What to watch
$1,500 premium.
30 W charging slow.
Niche Sony market.
188 g.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 19 Pro Max
$1199 · score 95/100
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