Sony Xperia 1 VIII Nears Launch with FCC Listing and Classic Headphone Jack

18 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Apr 15

Sony's upcoming Xperia 1 VIII flagship has appeared in an FCC listing, suggesting an imminent global launch, possibly in May.
The device is expected to feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, wireless charging, Wi-Fi 7, eSIM support, and up to 1TB of storage.
A redesigned camera island and continued support for audiophile features set the Xperia 1 VIII apart from other upcoming flagship smartphones.

With its powerful new chip and Wi-Fi 7, how will the Xperia 1 VIII's battery perform?

Will the Xperia 1 VIII's premium price be justified against the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Can Sony's new camera finally challenge Samsung and Apple's photo dominance?

Does 1TB of storage make this the ultimate phone for professional content creators?

As eSIM becomes standard, will this phone make international travel and switching carriers seamless?

Is keeping the headphone jack and SD card a smart niche strategy or a refusal to innovate?