Sony Xperia 1 VIII appears on Amazon with record-breaking price

5 articles · Updated · Zamin · Apr 30

Listings surfaced on Amazon UK and Germany, showing prices of £1,728 and €1,868 ahead of an expected 26 June 2026 unveiling.
The flagship reportedly keeps Sony’s familiar design but adds an updated chassis, square camera module, 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED display and triple rear cameras including a 48-megapixel telephoto lens.
Reported features also include Xperia AI image and battery optimisation, a 3.5mm jack, dual SIM and two-day battery life, with some early buyers possibly receiving WH-1000XM6 headphones.

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