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In abstract:
- Tech Advisor reviews leaked CAD renders of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII reveal a big design overhaul with a brand new sq. digital camera module that includes three lenses in an ‘r’ form association.
- Sony retains distinctive options just like the side-mounted fingerprint scanner and devoted bodily digital camera button that many smartphone rivals have deserted.
- The machine maintains its 6.5-inch show however turns into wider and thicker than the Xperia 1 VII, suggesting potential inner upgrades and digital camera enhancements.
2026 is proving to be a landmark 12 months for telephones, in each good and dangerous methods, however what about Sony? Properly, the agency’s upcoming flagship has been leaked with some massive adjustments.
Excluding foldables, we’ve had a lot of the big-name flagships for the 12 months other than the Pixel 11 and iPhone 18 ranges. Nevertheless, Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII continues to be on the way in which and simply bought leaked, revealing the total design.
With the likes of OnePlus reportedly closing down in some markets, you may marvel if Sony can also be on the way in which out with its tiny market share and the present challenges of the cellular house, however the Xperia 1 VIII may arrive very quickly with one thing of an overhaul.
The design has been leaked, detailing a brand new sq. digital camera module on the again, which appears to be like nothing like earlier fashions. The vertical association, much like Samsung Galaxy telephones, has been changed with a totally new module together with a sloped facet.
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Three rear cameras now sit in an ‘r’ form across the sq., together with the flash and sensors. I’ve to say, I fairly prefer it, even just because it’s completely different to rivals – regardless of the unused house within the backside nook.
The CAD-based renders from OnLeaks and posted on MyMobiles, additionally affirm the show will stay at 6.5-inch with the identical bezel, however varied dimensions will change in comparison with the Xperia 1 VII.
The brand new mannequin for 2026 is just a little wider, however extra importantly, thicker at 8.58mm vs 8.2mm. The digital camera bump can also be reportedly greater at 2.79mm in comparison with round 1.1mm on the VII.
Hopefully, these adjustments are on account of upgraded specs reminiscent of cameras, battery and cooling.
Luke Baker
Observe that the color is solely a impartial shade as CAD data doesn’t element colourways, however we will see what the telephone appears to be like like general, together with the continued use of a devoted digital camera button, which is bodily and never contact delicate like many rivals, such because the Oppo Discover X9 Extremely.
I’d additionally wager the fingerprint scanner stays sidemounted, contained inside the energy button.
There’s heaps extra to seek out out relating to the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, together with full specs and the all-important value, however we would not have lengthy to attend as Sony introduced its predecessor in Could final 12 months.