Sony Xperia 1 VIII Leak Reveals Major Design Shift and Classic Features

20 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Apr 20

Leaked renders suggest the Sony Xperia 1 VIII will feature a bold new design, moving to a square-shaped rear camera island.
The device is expected to offer three 48MP cameras, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and retain both the microSD slot and 3.5mm headphone jack.
This marks a significant departure from Sony’s traditional Xperia look, aiming to stay competitive while maintaining features valued by loyal users.

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