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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, May 13 | 2026, May 21 |
| Released | 2026-06-19 | 2026, May 21 |
| Status | Available | Available |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G | SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / UMTS / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), Aluminum frame | Glass front, Aluminum frame, Glass back |
| Dimensions | 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 / IPX8 water resistance; IP6X dust resistance | IP68 Dust Tight and Water Resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM | Dual SIM: nano-SIM + eSIM or two eSIMs (UK version) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 200 g | 219 g |
DISPLAY8 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 788 nits (manual, measured), 1510 nits (auto, measured), 2198 nits (peak, measured) | 3500 nits peak |
| Color | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~420 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~86.5% | ~90.5% |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | HDR OLED | AMOLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 840 |
| OS | Android 16; four OS upgrades; six years of security updates | HyperOS 3 |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 2TB | No |
| Internal | 256GB (UK version) | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| RAM | 12GB | 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 4.1 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 256GB (UK version); 12GB RAM | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB; 12 / 16 GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens coating, Color spectrum sensor, Eye tracking, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR | Laser AF, Color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR |
| MAIN CAMERA | 48MP effective main f/1.9 (24mm) + 48MP effective telephoto f/2.8 (70mm) + 48MP effective ultrawide f/2.0 (16mm) | 200 MP main; 50 MP telephoto; 50 MP ultrawide |
| Video | 4K HDR at 24/30/60/120fps | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (10-bit Dolby Vision HDR), 4K@120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 12MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | Yes, with Stereo Speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, MIHC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2, 5Gb/s; DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000mAh | 8000mAh |
| Charging Type | USB PD fast charging; Qi wireless; Battery Share | 100W wired; 50W wireless |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion Battery | Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion Battery |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Gold | Black, Blue, White |
| Compatibility | — | China |
| Models | Xperia 1 VIII 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max, 2605EPN8EC |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,400,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦2,200,000 (Stored estimate) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Fingerprint sensor | Biometric security: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic). |