Xperia 1 VIII listed on Amazon: Release date, specs, colors, sky-high price revealed; WH1000XM6 headphones with pre-orders

An accidental listing on Amazon UK and Amazon Germany has prematurely revealed almost everything we didn’t know about the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 VIII, confirming a June 26 release date. The leak provides a comprehensive look at the device's refreshed design, new color options, and a shocking price.

The leaked listings confirm that Sony is sticking to its signature aesthetic but refining the internals. The Xperia 1 VIII features a 6.5-inch 19.5:9 FHD+ HDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Notably, the listing highlights a "new telephoto lens" within its triple-camera array, likely the 48MP zoom snapper we’ve been hearing about.

Surprise, surprise - we see the inclusion of "Xperia AI" in the listing, likely coming to optimize photography and battery life. Sony also continues to cater to enthusiasts by retaining the 3.5mm audio jack, dual SIM support, and promising a 2-day battery life - whatever that means. No mention of a microSD card slot is made in the listing.

By the looks of it, the Xperia 1 VIII will be available in three colors: Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, and a striking Garnet Red.

Sony to release Xperia 1 VIII on June 26; official specs and colors leak via Amazon listing: Xperia AI, new zoom lens, no mention of microSD card slot

Based on the leaked Amazon listings, here are the specifications for the Sony Xperia 1 VIII:

• Display: 6.5-inch 19.5:9 FHD+ HDR OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
• Camera system: Triple lens setup featuring a "new telephoto lens" - likely the 48MP zoom camera we’ve been hearing about
• Artificial Intelligence: Integration of "Xperia AI" for enhanced performance.
• Battery life: Rated for "2-day battery"
• Audio: Yes, there is a 3.5mm audio jack.
• Connectivity: Dual SIM support.
• Color options: Available in Graphite Black, Iolite Silver (Lolith-Silber), and Garnet Red (Granat-Rot).
• Note: No mention of a microSD card slot (it might still be there but we remain cautiously optimistic)
• Release Date: Scheduled for release on June 26, 2026.

Xperia 1 VIII Amazon listing shows sky-high pricing: Is it the bundled Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones or the memory crisis?

The most shocking detail of the leak is the price tag. In the UK, the Xperia 1 VIII is listed at £1,728, while German listings show a range between €1,858 and €1,868. To put this in perspective, the previous Xperia 1 VII launched at approximately £1,399 and €1,599.

This massive price jump suggests a few possibilities:

• The bundled Sony headphones: Every listing explicitly includes the Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones. Sony often uses premium pre-order bundles to justify its flagship prices; this could be Sony’s strategy to bake the cost of the premium headphones directly into the MSRP
• Placeholder pricing: It is common for retailers to use high "dummy" prices before an official launch to prevent accidental early sales.
• The ongoing memory crisis: Phone prices have been and are going up

The Japanese giant's new flagship Android phone has already been confirmed to sport an upgraded design with a square camera island. According to the listing, the official Xperia 1 VIII release date is set for June 26, 2026. However, Sony should announce the flagship earlier. Stay tuned!