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SpecificationsSony Xperia 1 VIII
Announced 13 May 2026 · Checked 20 October 2026
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was announced in May 2026. Our cross-check of independent sources points to a 6.5-inch 120 Hz OLED display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 5000 mAh battery with 30 W wired charging and a 48 MP main camera; the maker has not confirmed these yet. It is reported to run Android 16 at launch. Model codes: A601SO, SO-51G, SOG17, XQ-FS54, XQ-GE44, XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQFS54, XQGE44, XQGE54, XQGE74.
- Display
- 6.5″ OLED120 Hz
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 53 nm · SM8850-AC
- Battery
- 5000 mAh30 W wired · 15 W wireless
- Main camera
- 48 MP2.9x optical
- Memory
- 12 GB · 256 GB
- Weight
- 200 g162 × 74 × 8.3 mm
Model code
Memory
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayPublic info
6.5″
OLED · 120 Hz · 1080 × 2340
ChipsetPublic info
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Android 16 at launch
BatteryPublic info
5000 mAh
30 W wired · 15 W wireless
CameraPublic info
48 MP main
12 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic info
| Announced | 13 May 2026 | Public info |
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| Size | 6.5 inches | Public info |
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| Screen | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120 Hz, HDR BT.2020 | Public info |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels (~396 ppi) | Public info |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Public info |
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| OS at launch | Android 16 | Public info |
| RAM | 12 GB | Public info |
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| Storage | 256 GB | Public info |
| Card slot | microSDXC | Public info |
| Cameras | 48 MP, f/1.9, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 70 mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual-pixel PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.9x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.0, 16 mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF | Public info |
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| Camera | 12 MP, f/2.0, 24 mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm | Public info |
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | Public info |
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| Wired charging | 30 W (PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min) | Public info |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | Public info |
| Network | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G | Public info |
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| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA · Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless · NFC: Yes | Public info |
| NFC | Yes | Public info |
| Ports | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output | Public info |
| Height | 162 mm | Public info |
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| Width | 74 mm | Public info |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | Public info |
| Weight | 200 g | Public info |
| Protection | IP65 / IP68 (up to 1.5 m for 30 min) | Public info |
| Colours | Graphite Black / Iolite Silver / Garnet Red / Native Gold | Public info |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass | Public info |
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| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Public info |
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| Codes | A601SO, SO-51G, SOG17, XQ-FS54, XQ-GE44, XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQFS54, XQGE44, XQGE54, XQGE74 | Public info |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|
| A601SO | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SO-51G | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SOG17 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| XQ-FS54 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| XQ-GE44 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| XQ-GE54 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| XQ-GE74 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| XQFS54 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| XQGE44 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| XQGE54 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| XQGE74 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Xperia 1 VII, Xperia 1 VIII | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 GB + 256 GB | 12 GB | 256 GB | Public info |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | 12 GB | 512 GB | Public info |
| 16 GB + 512 GB | 16 GB | 512 GB | Public info |
| 16 GB + 1 TB | 16 GB | 1 TB | Public info |
Software support
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The white line marks the date this page was checked (October 2026).
| Software at launch | Android 16 |
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| Update promise | 4 years of Android upgrades |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VIII have wireless charging?
Yes, up to 15 W.
Is the Sony Xperia 1 VIII waterproof?
It is rated IP65 for dust and water resistance.
Does the Sony Xperia 1 VIII support 5G?
Yes.
How long will the Sony Xperia 1 VIII get updates?
4 Android upgrades from launch, until about 2030.
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Sources and changes
- Google: Google Play certified-device list: Xperia 1 VII; Xperia 1 VIII (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- 2026-10-18 · Page created from the sources listed above.