Sony Xperia 1 VIII smartphone arrives with redesign and audio jack for €1,500

Xperia 1 VIII rescues analog connectors on premium flagship

Sony presented the Xperia 1 VIII, a new top of the line that revives the 3.5mm P2 connector for headphones and maintains microSD card support — rarities in high-end smartphones. The device reaches the European market starting at €1,500, consolidating the manufacturer’s strategy of offering differences that competitors abandoned years ago. The visual redesign brings more balanced proportions and a screen optimized for professional photography, maintaining the compact dimensions that define the Xperia series.

Apesar’s global market converges on wireless headsets and cloud-only storage, Sony focuses on user flexibility. The audio jack serves audiovisual production professionals who work with legacy equipment, while the microSD slot allows you to expand the base 256GB up to 1TB. The battery integrates technology that reduces degradation after 1,000 charge cycles, maintaining 90% of the nominal capacity — a critical specification for those who use the device daily for years.

Processamento and cameras for visual production

The Xperia 1 VIII integrates the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, a top-of-the-line processor with cores up to 3.4GHz and the Adreno GPU that renders heavy 3D applications without choking. Standard 12GB Memória RAM and LPDDR5X ensure fluid multitasking. The 6.5-inch OLED panel has a refresh rate of 240Hz — higher than the 120Hz or 144Hz of direct competitors — with colors calibrated according to the DCI-P3 standard used in cinema. Resolução of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels preserves an ultra-cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio.

Câmera front features 12MP with autofocus, a feature that most manufacturers have eliminated. Sistema rear includes three sensors:

• Teleobjetiva 165mm with 3.2x optical zoom and optical image stabilization (OIS)
• Grande-wide-angle 48MP with f/2.0 aperture and phase detection autofocus
• Periscopio 60mm with 2.0x optical zoom and 4K 120fps video processing with automatic HDR

Integração with native Adobe Lightroom allows RAW editing directly on the device. Professional Video Modo accesses manual ISO, shutter, and white balance controls—tools that typically require dedicated cameras or editing computers.

Autonomia, charging and resistance

5,100mAh Bateria offers up to 36 hours in minimum power mode. Fast 30W Carregamento recharges 50% in 30 minutes via USB-C cable. Suporte and 15W Qi wireless charging complete the options. Certificação IP65 protects against dust and immersion in fresh water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes — a lower standard than the competition’s IP68, which resists up to 6 meters.

Glasback from Gorilla Glass Armor resists scratches and absorbs impacts better than previous generations. Frame aluminum alloy with matte finish reduces fingerprints. The 192-gram Peso is close to compact smartphones even with a larger screen — a feature appreciated by users who carry the device all day.

Software and connectivity features

Sistema operational Android 16 comes pre-installed with minimal Sony interface — no third-party bloatware. Garantia of updates for four years puts the device above the industry average. 5G sub-6GHz and mmWave guarantee theoretical speeds of up to 10Gbps on next-generation networks. Wi-Fi 7 802.11be standard offers latency of less than 10ms in optimized environments.

Recurso synchronization with PlayStation 5 allows you to use the Xperia as a remote control and play library titles on the device’s screen via cloud gaming. Integração with WH-1000XM5, top-of-the-line Sony headphones, includes automatic touch control and binaural adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts frequencies according to the environment detected by the phone’s microphones.

Disponibilidade and market competition

Vendas launches in June 2026 in European, Asian and select North American retailers. Colorações available: mirror black, natural silver and matte deep blue. 512GB Variante raises price to €1,800. 24-month international Garantia covers manufacturing defects and battery degradation above 20% monthly.

Posicionamento as a compact flagship puts Xperia 1 VIII in direct competition with iPhone 16 Pro (€1,199), Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (€1,299) and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (€1,099). Diferencial with jack and microSD serves a specific niche — audiovisual professionals, photographers and purists who reject ecosystem exclusivity.