Fresh new Sony Xperia 1 VIII leaks have surfaced, providing further evidence of a major design shift for the 2026 flagship. A second case design corroborates rumors of a square camera island that replaces the series' signature vertical strip. Additionally, a leak from Vietnam suggests a new red color variant is in development. The Xperia VIII launch is rumored for May 2026. The phone should get a triple 48MP camera.