Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Name: Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Brand: Sony

Sony · 2026 27.07.2026 · updated 05.09.2026

Sony Xperia 1 VIII overview: rating 77/100, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 48 MP camera, 5000 mAh battery. Price $1500.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

5000 mAh

48 MP

$1500

Faster than 98% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Display	6.5" LTPO OLED, 1080x2340, 120Hz
RAM	12GB / 16GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Battery	5000 mAh · ≈10.2 hrs of active use*
Charging	30W / 15W wireless
OS	Android 16
Dimensions	162.0 × 74.0 × 8.3 mm
Weight	200g
NFC	yes
Protection	IP65/IP68
Launch price	$1500

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	48MP f/1.9
Ultrawide	48MP
Telephoto	48MP
Front	12MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 3842882

Geekbench Single 3639

Geekbench Multi 11047

Based on AnTuTu results, Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster than 98% of smartphones in our database. This device is an upper mid-ranger.

Performance

Overview and verdict

In 2026, Sony introduced the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — a "upper mid-range"-level smartphone with a MobileRank rating of 77/100. Key strengths include: a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The launch price is $1500, with a value-for-money score of 62/100.

Pros

Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset (AnTuTu 3,842,882)
Wireless charging at 15W
6.5" LTPO OLED display at 120 Hz
Optical zoom (48 MP telephoto)

Cons

Best for: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a good fit for gamers and power users, users who want a reliable everyday smartphone, those willing to pay for the best.

Launch price and where to check today's

$1500 Launch price

This is the launch price. We do not track current retail prices and make no claim about whether today's is higher or lower: check the stores below. Prices vary by store, region, and configuration.

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Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Sony Xperia 1 VIII have?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It scores 3,842,882 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Sony Xperia 1 VIII's rating?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 77 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 97/100, camera 69/100, battery 53/100, display 80/100, portability 56/100.

How much does the Sony Xperia 1 VIII cost?

At launch the Sony Xperia 1 VIII cost $1500. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 62/100.

What battery does the Sony Xperia 1 VIII have?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a 5000 mAh battery with 30W charging and 15W wireless charging. Battery score: 53/100.

Is the Sony Xperia 1 VIII worth buying?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a good fit for gamers and power users, users who want a reliable everyday smartphone, those willing to pay for the best. Overall rating — 77/100 (upper mid-range).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 97

Display 80

Camera 69

Battery 53

Portability 56

Value for money 62

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. How the rating works →