Sony Xperia 1 VIII is now official with prices starting at around Rs. 1,43,000. It is currently available in Japan, with no confirmed India launch yet.
It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 built on a 3nm process, with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage expandable via microSD up to 2TB.
The Xperia 1 VIII packs a triple 48MP rear camera system, including a telephoto with up to 140mm reach, plus a 12MP front camera.
The phone features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support, tuned for Sony's signature color accuracy.
A 5,000mAh battery with wired and wireless charging, along with Gentle Charging tech to protect long term battery health, powers the device.