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The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is now on pre-order in Europe with a free pair of WH-1000XM6
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was announced bright and early in the morning and – in typical Sony fashion – the new model won’t actually ship until mid-June. That’s later than the Mark 7 and the Mark 6,...
Sony Xperia 1 VIII unveiled with larger 48MP telephoto sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
The new Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a new 1/1.56” sensor inside its telephoto camera – it’s four times larger than the sensor inside the Mark 7 model and it has four times the resolution too. The new...
Sony Xperia 1 VIII's FCC certification hints at retained 3.5mm audio jack
We’ve already seen renders of the alleged Xperia 1 VIII with its redesigned camera island, and we now have an FCC listing, which comes a fair bit earlier than the one for its predecessor did last...
Latest Xperia 1 VIII renders confirm new camera island design
Sony’s upcoming Xperia 1 VIII appeared in a set of case renders last week, showcasing a boldly redesigned camera island and a punch-hole cutout display. Well, we now have an updated computer-aided...
Leaked Sony Xperia 1 VIII renders hint at major redesign
It may be April 1, but there have been some genuine conflicting reports surrounding a series of renders for the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 VII, and we finally have some clarity. The controversy began...
Sony: "no change in status" for Xperia phones, Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII found in IMEI database
Xperia fans may have been biting their nails after Sony put its prestigious Bravia TV brand under TCL control, but during the recent earnings call Sony Corporate Executive Officer and CFO Lin Tao...
Sony Xperia 1 VII receives Android 16 update
The Sony Xperia 1 VII, introduced a few months ago with Android 15, is receiving the Android 16 update. The screenshot of the update posted on Reddit reveals the update comes with firmware version...
Sony explains what it's doing to ensure the Xperia 1 VII debacle never happens again
Sony released the Xperia 1 VII, its latest flagship smartphone, in early June, and immediately started receiving a lot of negative feedback from buyers who were experiencing random reboots,...
Sony confirms Xperia 1 VII’s return to Europe
About a month ago, Sony initiated a replacement program for its Xperia 1 VII due to some units experiencing random reboots, shutdowns and inability to power on. As a result, Xperia 1 VII sales in...
Xperia is "a very important business for us", says Sony CFO
Some have expressed concern over the future of Xperia phones following reports that the company is looking for third-party manufacturers for future high-end models (Xperia mid-rangers are already...
Sony announces Xperia 1 VII replacement program
Earlier this month, Sony halted sales of its Xperia 1 VII due to random reboots, shutdowns, and inability to power on. The brand later launched an investigation into the issue and it seems to have...
Sony reportedly downscaling its smartphone business in Europe
A story from Finnish outlet Suomimobiili reports that Sony is pulling its smartphones from the local market and turning its focus to online channels. Sony's latest phones, including the Xperia 1...
Here's an official update on the Sony Xperia 1 VII problems
A few days ago, Sony stopped selling the Xperia 1 VII in Japan while it investigates some pretty serious issues - there have been reports of units randomly rebooting, randomly shutting down, and even...
Sony stops selling the Xperia 1 VII to fix some issues
Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 VII, its latest flagship smartphone, in May, and it's already been available in Japan for a while now. However, today the company has announced that it's temporarily...
Sony Xperia 1 VII gets disassembled on video
Sony unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, last month, and it's already available to purchase in some markets. If you've been wondering what it looks like on the inside, Chinese...
Sony reportedly cancelling some Xperia 1 VII pre-orders without notice
Shortly after Sony announced the Xperia 1 VII flagship phone, the company launched a pre-order campaign in many European countries with a free set of Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear...
Weekly poll results: Sony Xperia 1 VII has stalwart supporters but the high price will deter most
The Sony Xperia 1 VII will not help Sony grow out of its niche market position – last week’s poll makes it pretty clear that £1,400/€1,500 is too much for a non-folding flagship, especially one with...
Deals: Realme GT 7 and 7T launch, Xperia 1 VII on pre-order, Galaxy S25 Edge arrives
Several new releases are clamoring for your attention – some come with solid discounts, others not so much. Here’s a closer look at the new offerings. The Realme GT 7 is equipped with a Dimensity...
Sony is reportedly turning to third-party manufacturers for its high-end phones
Sony's using third-party manufacturers to produce its phones isn't unheard of. The Japanese OEM has been doing so with its mid-rangers for a while, but according to the latest report, Sony will...
Weekly poll: would you buy the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
Sony doesn’t make many phones these days, but the models it does release are like nothing else on the market. With the Sony Xperia 1 VII the company has fixed some of the issues that fans complain...
