Sony / PhonesReleased 2026-06-19
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Xperia 1 VIII · May 2026
₦2,400,000
Stored estimate. No saved seller offers for this device.
6.5-inch HDR OLED · 120Hz
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
12GB RAM · 256GB (UK version)
5000mAh · USB PD fast charging; Qi wireless; Battery Share
Our take
Editorial context remains separate from factual specifications.
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII features a 6.5-inch HDR OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with 12GB RAM. Storage options include 256GB (UK version). Rear cameras: 48MP effective main f/1.9 (24mm) + 48MP effective telephoto f/2.8 (70mm) + 48MP effective ultrawide f/2.0 (16mm). Battery capacity is 5000mAh, with USB PD fast charging; Qi wireless; Battery Share charging. It runs Android 16; four OS upgrades; six years of security updates.
Before you buy
Confirm the storage, condition, warranty and network compatibility of the exact unit before paying. For a used device, check the display, cameras, battery and charging port.
Full specifications
Every applicable group and every stored specification row.
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
- Announced
- 2026, May 13
- Released
- 2026-06-19
- Status
- Available
NETWORK6 fields
- Technology
- GSM / UMTS / LTE / 5G
- 2G Bands
- GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Bands
- HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 4G LTE
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- 5G
- SA/NSA/Sub6
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE, 5G
BODY5 fields
- Dimensions
- 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
- Weight
- 200 g
- Build
- Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), Aluminum frame
- SIM
- Dual SIM: nano-SIM + eSIM or two eSIMs (UK version)
- IP Rating
- IPX5 / IPX8 water resistance; IP6X dust resistance
DISPLAY8 fields
- Type
- HDR OLED
- Size
- 6.5 inches
- Screen-to-body
- ~86.5%
- Resolution
- 1080 × 2340 pixels
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz
- Brightness
- 788 nits (manual, measured), 1510 nits (auto, measured), 2198 nits (peak, measured)
- Protection
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front
- Color
- 100% DCI-P3
PLATFORM4 fields
- OS
- Android 16; four OS upgrades; six years of security updates
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- CPU
- Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
- GPU
- Adreno 840
MEMORY5 fields
- Card slot
- microSDXC, up to 2TB
- RAM
- 12GB
- Internal
- 256GB (UK version)
- Storage/RAM variants
- 256GB (UK version); 12GB RAM
- Storage Type
- UFS
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
- Main camera
- 48MP effective main f/1.9 (24mm) + 48MP effective telephoto f/2.8 (70mm) + 48MP effective ultrawide f/2.0 (16mm)
- Features
- Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens coating, Color spectrum sensor, Eye tracking, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR
- Video
- 4K HDR at 24/30/60/120fps
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
- Selfie camera
- 12MP, f/2.0
- Features
- HDR
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
SOUND3 fields
- Loudspeaker
- Stereo
- 3.5mm jack
- 3.5mm
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
COMMUNICATION6 fields
- WLAN
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- Positioning
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- NFC
- Yes
- Radio
- No
- USB
- USB-C 3.2, 5Gb/s; DisplayPort
FEATURES1 fields
- Sensors
- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
BATTERY3 fields
- Capacity
- 5000mAh
- Type
- Non-removable Li-Ion Battery
- Charging Type
- USB PD fast charging; Qi wireless; Battery Share
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
- Colors
- Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Gold
- Models
- Xperia 1 VIII 5G
- Price in Nigeria
- ₦2,400,000
SECURITY1 fields
- Security
- Fingerprint sensor
Where to buy in Nigeria
Saved seller offers for this exact device. Prices have not yet been reverified; confirm the configuration, condition and availability with the store.
| Seller / condition | Configuration | Price / checked | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| No saved seller offers are available for this device. Stored estimates do not confirm current price or stock. | |||
Store search links are not verified offers. Confirm price, configuration, condition and warranty before paying.
Owner reviews
Experiences from device owners.
No reviews published yet.
Share your experience
Questions & sources
Answers and supporting references.
Source notes
No manufacturer reference attached yet.
Last updated 16 Sep 2026
Similar devices at this price
Alternative devices and price differences.
