Sony Xperia 1 VIII XQ-GE74, 12GB/256GB – Native Gold (Global)

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Buy Sony Xperia 1 VIII XQ-GE74, 12GB/256GB – Native Gold (Global)

Why choose Xperia 1 VIII

• Powered by Sony Alpha™, BRAVIA™, and WALKMAN® technologies
• AI Camera Assistant for smarter and more expressive photography
• New telephoto sensor nearly 4x larger than before for improved zoom quality
• Stunning low-light photography with advanced full-frame style performance
• Up to 2 days of battery life with long-term battery health support
• Up to 1 TB internal storage with expandable microSD support
• Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 performance for multitasking and gaming
• Premium new ORE design inspired by natural gemstones and textures

A New Xperia Era Inspired by Sony’s Best Technologies

The Xperia 1 VIII represents a new generation of Sony smartphones designed around creativity, entertainment, and premium craftsmanship. Combining technologies inspired by Sony’s renowned Alpha™, BRAVIA™, and WALKMAN® product lines, the device delivers a highly refined experience for photography, video viewing, music listening, and everyday use. Its redesigned ORE exterior introduces a unique textured appearance inspired by raw gemstones and natural materials, giving the Xperia 1 VIII a sophisticated identity that stands out from traditional flagship smartphones. For customers searching for a premium Sony device through trusted resellers like PDAPlaza, the Xperia 1 VIII offers a flagship experience built around performance and artistic expression.

AI Camera Assistant for Effortless Photography

Sony introduces a new AI Camera Assistant designed to help users capture more expressive and memorable photos with minimal effort. The system intelligently suggests enhancements and creative adjustments in real time, helping improve brightness, tone, and atmosphere while preserving the natural look of the image. Whether photographing landscapes, interiors, portraits, or food, the Xperia 1 VIII helps produce polished results without requiring advanced editing knowledge. Combined with Sony’s imaging expertise, the camera experience feels intuitive while still giving users the flexibility expected from a premium Xperia device.

Advanced Telephoto Zoom with a Larger Sensor

The new telephoto camera is one of the major upgrades of the Xperia 1 VIII, featuring a sensor nearly four times larger than the previous generation. This substantial increase allows for improved light capture, better detail retention, and more natural zoom photography, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Users can capture distant subjects with enhanced clarity while maintaining realistic textures and colors. The upgraded camera system also contributes to stronger low-light performance across the main lenses, helping users create sharp and atmospheric images day or night.

Immersive BRAVIA™ Visual Experience

Sony’s BRAVIA™ heritage plays a major role in the Xperia 1 VIII viewing experience. The display is engineered to deliver rich colors, deep contrast, and cinematic detail that enhance everything from streaming content to mobile gaming. Whether watching movies, browsing photos, or editing videos, the screen provides a premium visual presentation with Sony’s signature tuning. The Xperia 1 VIII is built for users who value immersive media consumption and want flagship-level display quality in a portable device.

WALKMAN® Audio Quality Anywhere

Audio remains a major strength of the Xperia lineup, and the Xperia 1 VIII continues that tradition with technologies inspired by WALKMAN®. The device supports both wired 3.5 mm headphones and wireless Bluetooth® listening, giving users greater flexibility depending on their setup and preferences. Sony also improved the Full-stage Stereo Speakers to provide stronger and more immersive sound directly from the device itself. Whether listening to music, watching films, or playing games, the Xperia 1 VIII delivers a richer and more dynamic audio experience that stands out in the flagship smartphone category.

Powerful Performance for Gaming and Multitasking

Equipped with the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and 16 GB of RAM, the Xperia 1 VIII is built to handle demanding applications, gaming, multitasking, and long-term daily use with ease. Apps launch quickly, system navigation feels highly responsive, and the device is capable of managing intensive workloads without compromising smoothness. This level of performance makes the Xperia 1 VIII suitable not only for entertainment but also for content creators and power users who rely on their smartphone throughout the day. Customers purchasing through PDAPlaza can expect a flagship Sony experience focused on both speed and reliability.

Massive Storage with Expandable Flexibility

The Xperia 1 VIII is designed for users who store large amounts of media, photos, videos, and applications directly on their device. Depending on the configuration, the smartphone offers up to 1 TB of internal storage while also supporting microSD cards up to 2 TB for additional flexibility. This combination is increasingly rare among flagship smartphones and makes the Xperia 1 VIII especially attractive for media enthusiasts and professional users who want extensive local storage without relying heavily on cloud services.

Long Battery Life Built for Daily Confidence

Battery performance is another key strength of the Xperia 1 VIII, offering up to 2 days of battery life under typical usage conditions. Sony also focuses on long-term battery health, helping maintain battery performance for up to four years of use. This makes the device ideal for users who want dependable endurance for work, travel, photography, streaming, and gaming without constantly worrying about charging. Combined with its efficient hardware and software optimization, the Xperia 1 VIII is designed to remain responsive and reliable throughout extended use.

Premium Design Crafted to Inspire

The Xperia 1 VIII introduces Sony’s new ORE design language, blending premium materials with textures inspired by natural gemstones and raw minerals. Available in distinctive colors such as Graphite Black, Garnet Red, Native Gold, and Iolite Silver, the device offers a refined and modern appearance that feels unique compared to conventional smartphone designs. The carefully crafted finish enhances both grip and visual elegance, reinforcing Sony’s focus on combining technology with artistic design. As a premium Sony reseller, PDAPlaza offers the Xperia 1 VIII for users seeking a flagship smartphone that balances creativity, luxury, and advanced performance.

Specifications:

Colours

Available colours: Graphite Black, Garnet Red, Native Gold, Iolite Silver

Size & Weight

Dimensions: 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 200 g

Display

Display size: 6.5″
Aspect ratio: 19.5:9
Resolution: FHD+ HDR OLED, 1080 x 2340
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Display features: Creator Mode, DCI-P3 100%, ITU-R BT.2020 / REC.2020, Illuminant D65 White Point, 10-bit tonal gradation, Powered by BRAVIA™, Sunlight Vision, front and rear light sensors
Image playback formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, WebP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, CR2, NEF, NRW, ARW, RW2, ORF, RAF, PEF, SRW, AVIF
Video playback formats: H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG-4 Video, AV1, VP8, VP9

Durability

Water resistance: IPX5 / IPX8
Dust resistance: IP6X
Front glass: Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
Rear glass: Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®

Rear Camera 1

Resolution: 52 MP full aspect / 48 MP effective
Sensor: 1/1.35″ Exmor T™ for mobile
Pixel pitch: 2.24 µm, 12 MP binning size
Aperture: F1.9
Focal length: 24 mm
Field of view: 84°

Rear Camera 2

Resolution: 50 MP full aspect / 48 MP effective / 12 MP still image recording
Sensor: 1/1.56″ Exmor RS™ for mobile
Pixel pitch: 2.0 µm, 12 MP binning size
Aperture: F2.8
Focal length: 70 mm
Field of view: 34°

Rear Camera 3

Resolution: 50 MP full aspect / 48 MP effective / 12 MP still image recording
Sensor: 1/1.56″ Exmor RS™ for mobile
Pixel pitch: 2.0 µm, 12 MP binning size
Aperture: F2.0
Focal length: 16 mm
Field of view: 104°

Camera Features

Photography features: ZEISS® quality lenses calibrated for Xperia 1 VIII, 120 fps readout speed, up to 30 fps AF/AE burst, up to 60 times per second continuous AF/AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Real-time Tracking, 17.5x hybrid zoom based on 24 mm wide camera, HDR photo, Night shooting function, Creative Look, Powered by Alpha™, Pose Estimation, Bokeh, Pro Photo, AI Camera Assistant
Image capture formats: JPEG, RAW
Videography features: 4K HDR video recording at 24, 30, 60, and 120 fps, Optical SteadyShot™ with FlawlessEye™, Object Tracking, Eye AF, Creative Look, S-Cinetone for mobile, Pose Estimation, Pro Video, Bokeh Video, AI Camerawork, Auto Framing
Video recording format: MP4, H.264, H.265

Front Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Sensor: 1/2.9″ Exmor RS™ for mobile
Pixel pitch: 1.22 µm
Aperture: F2.0
Focal length: 24 mm
Field of view: 83°
Features: HDR photo, Night shooting function for photos, Creative Look, S-Cinetone for mobile video, Hand Shutter

Audio

Hi-Res audio: Hi-Resolution Audio, High-Resolution Audio Wireless with LDAC
Audio features: 3.5 mm audio jack, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Full-stage stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos®, DSEE Ultimate, Stereo Recording, Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive, Powered by WALKMAN®
Audio playback formats: AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AAC-ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM, Opus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby AC-4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format
Audio recording formats: AAC-LC, AAC+, AAC-ELD, AMR-NB, AMR-WB

Gaming

Gaming features: PS Remote Play, DUALSHOCK®4 compatibility, DualSense™ compatibility, Game Enhancer, FPS Optimizer, 240 Hz touch scanning rate

Memory & Storage

RAM options: 12 GB / 16 GB
Internal storage options: 256 GB UFS / 512 GB UFS / 1 TB UFS
External memory: microSDXC support up to 2 TB

SIM

SIM capability: Dual SIM
SIM type: nanoSIM + eSIM / eSIM + eSIM

Operating System

Operating system: Android™ 16
OS upgrades: 4 Android OS upgrades
Security updates: 6 years of security updates

Processor

CPU: Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform

Battery

Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
Charging type: USB Power Delivery fast charging
Battery features: Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, Qi wireless charging, Battery Share function

Networks

2G bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G bands: 2100 Band 1, 1900 Band 2, 1700 Band 4, 850 Band 5, 900 Band 8
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G NSA bands: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n77, n78, n79
5G SA bands: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n77, n78, n79

Connectivity

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi standards: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Location: A-GPS, A-GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 6.0 or later, Bluetooth® LE Audio, Bluetooth® SBC codec, Bluetooth® AAC codec, Auracast™
USB type: USB Type-C®
USB version: SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps, USB 3.2
Other connectivity features: Smart Connectivity, Google Cast, NFC, DisplayPort video/image output via Type-C® cable or Type-C® to HDMI adapter, DisplayPort 4K at 60 fps

Sensors

Security sensor: Fingerprint sensor

Accessibility

Hearing support: Hearing Aid Compatibility, Teletypewriter support
Accessibility services: Live Transcribe, Sound Notifications
Screen readers: Select to Speak, TalkBack, Text-to-speech output
Display accessibility: Font size, Display size, Bold text, Dark theme, Magnification, Colour correction, Colour inversion, Extra dim, Remove animations
Interaction controls: Accessibility Menu, Switch Access, Power button ends call, Auto-rotate screen, Touch and hold delay, Time to take action, Vibration and haptics, Voice Access, Navigation mode, One-handed mode, Cursor and touchpad accessibility, Physical keyboard options
Audio and on-screen text: Audio description, Camera flash notification, Screen flash notification, Mono audio, Audio balance, Hearing Access Profile, Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids, Caption preferences, Live Caption
Experimental accessibility features: Outline text, Accessibility button, Volume keys shortcut from lock screen

Additional information

Weight 820 g

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