{"id":2460,"date":"2026-06-21T15:05:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T15:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=2460"},"modified":"2026-06-21T15:05:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T15:05:21","slug":"sony-xperia-1-viii-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=2460","title":{"rendered":"Sony\u2019s Xperia 1 VIII is still a phone for the fans"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony\u2019s flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that\u2019s defined the last four generations of Xperia phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s not all different. Sony staples like a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot remain, and a few specific design touches, like a thick front bezel that fits stereo speakers, have stayed intact. Sony\u2019s ambitious pricing hasn\u2019t changed either: The Xperia 1 VIII isn\u2019t launching in the US, but in the UK and Europe, it starts from \u00a31,399 \/ \u20ac1,499 (about $1,850), rising to \u00a31,849 \/ \u20ac1,999 ($2,450) if you want 1TB of storage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For Sony diehards, this delivers the flagship essentials, including a capable camera, and looks good doing it. For everyone else, you can find better Android phones at this price, like Xiaomi\u2019s 17 Ultra<\/a> or the Vivo X300 Ultra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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