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Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Price in UAE
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, May 13 |
BODY
| Dimensions | 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| - | IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
DISPLAY
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 |
PLATFORM
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
MEMORY
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| - | UFS |
CAMERA
| Main Camera |
Triple 48 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual-pixel PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.9x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.0, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF |
| Features |
Features Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking Video 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie Camera |
Single 12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.22µm Features HDR Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
SOUND
| Sound |
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack Yes Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Dynamic vibration system Snapdragon Sound |
CONNECTIVITY
| WLAN | 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| infrared | |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output |
FEATURES
| Sensors |
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| - | Native Sony Alpha camera support |
BATTERY
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging |
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging |
MISC
| Colors | Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold |
| Models | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44 |
| Price | € 1,499.00 / £ 1,399.00 |
TESTS
| Performance |
AnTuTu: 2312684 (v10), 3210596 (v11) GeekBench: 9278 (v6) 3DMark: 6962 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1510 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.5 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (new) | Active use score 17:47h |
PROS
- Stunning OLED display with high brightness for outdoor use in UAE sunlight.
- Long-lasting 5000mAh battery supports all-day activities without frequent charging.
- Eco-friendly build using recycled materials, aligning with sustainable living in the Middle East.
- Excellent 5G connectivity for fast internet in Dubai and Sharjah networks.
- Durable IP68 water and dust resistance, perfect for desert and coastal environments.
CONS
- No radio feature, which might disappoint users relying on FM in remote UAE areas.
- Only 128GB internal storage, requiring microSD for heavy media users.
- Selfie camera is basic at 8MP, not ideal for professional social media creators.
- Plastic back may feel less premium compared to full glass competitors.
- Lacks wireless charging, a convenience some expect in mid-range phones.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Price in UAE, Dubai, Sharjah & Full Specifications
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Price in UAE is to Starts from AED. 6000. The Retail Price of Sony Mobiles with official warranty is capped by authorized dealers and warranty providers.
- Price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII in UAE is to Starts from AED. 6000.
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