Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1,599Starting price · USFlagship2026
8.3
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.5"
Display
48MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
16GB
Max RAM
30W
Charging
200g
Weight
Why This Phone
FlagshipThe Xperia 1 VIII offers top-tier performance and a highly capable professional-grade camera system, complemented by enthusiast-friendly features like a headphone jack and expandable storage. While the hardware is premium, the 30W charging and 1080p display resolution are modest for a device at this price point, leading to a lower value score.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera9.2
Performance9.5
Battery7.5
Display8.5
Build9.0
Value6.1
Strengths
Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with high benchmark performance
Professional triple 48MP camera system with Zeiss optics and periscope telephoto
IP68 water and dust resistance
Dedicated microSDXC slot and 3.5mm headphone jack
4K 120fps video recording capability
Weaknesses
High launch price relative to market competitors
Relatively slow 30W wired charging speed for the price point
1080p display resolution is lower than many flagship rivals
Repairability rated as Class D
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