As confirmed earlier this week, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII was officially announced today. The official product page isn't up yet, but the company has dropped an announcement trailer to reveal the phone's design, new features, and key specs. Let's see what this new model has to offer.

Looks like Sony fans are in for a treat. Recently, the official images of the flagship photography phone, Sony Xperia 1 VIII, were finally leaked via the Winfuture website. So, what should you know about it?

Sony Xperia Japan has officially teased a new Xperia product announcement scheduled for 13 May 2026, with the company using the hashtag “#NextXperia” ahead of the launch event. While Sony has not officially confirmed the device name, industry reports and leaks strongly suggest the upcoming smartphone will be the new Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the company’s next-generation flagship Xperia device.