Sony is ready to launch its next big phone. The company shared a small video online with the line “Next ONE is coming” to confirm the May 13 event. Most people believe this new device is the Xperia 1 VIII. It follows the older Xperia 1 VII and targets people who love professional photography and high quality videos. Sony fans are quite happy because the company still follows its own path instead of copying others.
New Design and Camera Changes
The new phone is coming soon. Honestly, I think the biggest news is the new look of the camera on the back. Sony usually sticks to the same design for year). The lenses now sit in a shape like an upside down letter L. This is different from the straight vertical line we saw on previous models. Actually, let me put that more simply. This change might help Sony fit in bigger sensors to take better photos. Look, Sony likes to use the same technology from its famous Alpha cameras in these phones.
Leaked Price and Hardware Details
You might be wondering about the cost of this machine. Listings on Amazon Germany suggest a very high price for this device. If we convert it, the price in India could reach around Rs 2,08,000. Wait, before we get into the specs, you should know this price often includes a free gift. In Europe, they might give the new WH1000XM6 noise cancelling headphones with the phone. In the UK, the total bundle could cost about 1,728 Pounds.
Classic Features for Sony Fans
The screen will likely stay as a 4K OLED panel with a fast refresh rate. I checked the leaked details and they show Sony is keeping the 3.5mm headphone jack. You also get a real physical button to click photos. Most brands removed these features long ago. The phone will use a fast new chip to handle heavy 4K video recording. It also focuses on high speed photography for professional use.
Sony will show everything on their YouTube channel on May 13. Reports say the phone will go on sale in Europe around June 26. We have to wait for the event to see if Sony brings this phone to more countries. Many Indian users still miss Sony phones because of their simple software and great build quality. I will keep an eye on the official stream to tell you the final details.
