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Xperia 1 VIII | AI Camera Assistant | New telephoto | 2 days battery life

Xperia 1 VIII

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Xperia 1 VIII

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Make captured moments unforgettable. AI Camera Assistant with Xperia Intelligence

The new AI Camera Assistant⁰ with Xperia Intelligence reads your subject and scene to suggest 4 distinct creative directions — each with its own combination of colour, exposure, bokeh and lens. Pick the look that speaks to you, or use it as a starting point to personalise further with Creative Look, white balance, saturation and contrast. Let AI unlock creative possibilities you might never have explored, and make every shot uniquely yours.

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For the highest quality images.

Full-frame performance⁰, and 48 MP large sensors¹

The 16, 24 and 70 mm focal lengths deliver full-frame performance in dynamic range and noise reduction⁰. These cameras have large 48 MP sensors and pixel binning to deliver beautiful, low-noise 12 MP images². Take spectacular photos, anytime, anywhere².

A new, more powerful Telephoto camera for stunning shots in any light condition⁰

The Telephoto camera has been completely revamped with a larger, more advanced sensor. With improved light‑gathering performance, it delivers clearer, brighter images — even in low‑light scenes — so you can capture your best shots at any distance, in any scenario⁰.

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A new Telephoto sensor and camera, built for impressive images

The new 48 MP 1/1.56" Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor is almost four times larger than the previous Telephoto sensor⁰¹, significantly increasing light sensitivity for superior low‑light performance. To accommodate the larger sensor, the Telephoto camera module was completely redesigned, delivering enhanced optical performance while maintaining the device’s slim form factor.

Two images of sensors, one smaller on the left, one bigger on the right — Previous model / New Sensor

Get the best image quality with RAW Multi-Frame Processing

Each lens, including the improved Telephoto and Front camera, can combine multiple successive RAW shots into a single image, expanding the dynamic range and dramatically reducing noise in low light⁰. There's also a flattering Bokeh mode¹ and accurate skin tones for uncompromising creators.

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A lens for every need.

The Xperia 1 VIII features dedicated focal lengths of 16 mm, 24 mm, and 48 mm, along with 70 mm and 140 mm zoom. Each lens features a ZEISS® T* anti-reflective coating⁰, which minimises reflections and enhances image quality. A 24 mm front camera completes the setup.

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From 16 mm to 140 mm

4 images of a person from smallest to biggest — 16, 24, 48, 70 and 140 mm

Become a portrait expert

Improved Bokeh mode for the perfect portrait

Capture the perfect portrait anywhere. The improved Bokeh mode is available in each camera, including the front one, and creates beautiful background blur like a full-frame camera, accurate skin tones, and captures vivid neon lights at night⁰¹.

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70 mm

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24 mm

With Real-time Eye AF you’ll never miss the moment

Powerful AI processing delivers Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF, for dependable sharp focus, always ready for the perfect expressive moment⁰.

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Macro. A new world to explore.

Telemacro photos and videos

Picture every detail with the Telemacro photos and videos. Explore the macro world in two ways with the Telephoto and Ultra-wide lens⁰.

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Telemacro photos and videos

Capture the smallest things and the tiniest movements. Shoot macro photos and videos with a minimum focusing distance of 15 cm using the 140 mm telephoto lens, and now with Autofocus⁰.

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Dynamic close-ups with an ultra-wide lens

Close‑up photography and video let you capture your subject in dynamic and immersive ways, with the camera automatically switching to the Ultra‑wide lens and focusing as close as 5 cm when you move in⁰.

Your Xperia, with Alpha power.

Built with industry-leading Alpha technology, Creative Look and S-Cinetone for mobile gives your photos and videos the professional colour and tone of a camera. Start your creative journey with up to 30 frames per second with AF/AE burst shotting, 4K 120 fps HDR video recording, and much more⁰.

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Have fun with unique and easy-to-use video features.

Capture the moment, and be in the moment, with Auto-framing.

No need to focus on your phone screen to capture precious memories. With Auto Framing, the Xperia 1 VIII captures the entire scene at 16, 24 mm, and now on the Telephoto 70 mm, while also recording a horizontal or vertical close-up video⁰². Let your Xperia handle subject tracking so you can be in the moment. And now you can also take snapshots of the action while recording video².

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Create pro-level stable and framed videos with AI Camerawork.

With AI Camerawork⁰¹, your subject is always in the centre of the shot. Posture Estimation anticipates human movement to keep framing stable and accurate, while the enhanced stabilisation ensures shots are smooth and compelling.

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Get into Pro mode.

Control the settings and unleash your creativity

Our Pro Photo and Pro Video camera interfaces are inherited directly from Alpha cameras for professional flexibility. Capture RAW photographs, and leverage full manual control over shutter, exposure, and much more.

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Vertical view of phone screen showing trees and plants

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Give your photos and videos the Creative Look

Realise your vision in real time with Creative Look, a selection of six presets for photos or video, saving post-processing time to share your work. Includes Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Film, Instant and Soft Highkey⁰.

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Make videos that are just like cinema

Inspired by Sony's Cinema Line cameras, S-Cinetone for mobile captures videos with faithful skin tones and cinematic highlight roll off without the need for post-production colour grading⁰.

Shoot pictures like a pro

Take control with a shutter button designed for 2-stage operation, just like a real camera, with a half-press to activate AF focus lock. Press and hold the shutter button any time to launch the camera, even with the screen off, so you'll never miss a moment.

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Supporting creative work from shooting to production

Collaboration with Alpha and Xperia

Creators’ Cloud is a platform that supports creative work from shooting to production by combining advanced Sony camera technology with cloud-based AI. It’s also a place for discovery and collaboration with other creators around the world. Explore the web, mobile, and PC-based apps, providing efficient solutions that integrate cameras with shooting and production apps and services. Creators’ Cloud plays an important role in enabling you to access, manage, download and upload your content when you’re out in the field⁰¹.

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Make incredible videos in a minute⁰

Vlogging has never been easier. Simply select your photos, videos, music⁰ and the duration, and the Xperia will automatically create an influencer-level video.