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Title: Xperia 1 VIII listed on Amazon: Release date, specs, colors, sky-high price revealed; WH1000XM6 headphones with pre-orders
Post by: Redaktion on May 05, 2026, 17:28:27
A massive leak on Amazon UK and Germany has revealed the Sony Xperia 1 VIII ahead of schedule. The listings detail a June 26 release date, new colors, 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED display, a new telephoto lens, and a launch bundle. With prices starting at £1,728, Sony's next flagship faces scrutiny over a significant price hike compared to the Xperia 1 VII.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xperia-1-VIII-listed-on-Amazon-Release-date-specs-colors-sky-high-price-revealed-WH1000XM6-headphones-with-pre-orders.1289672.0.html
Title: Re: Xperia 1 VIII listed on Amazon: Release date, specs, colors, sky-high price revealed; WH1000XM6
Post by: Perry on May 05, 2026, 21:38:33
The old saying its going to cost an arm and a leg is not enough this will cost two legs and two arms if this price is believable,if it is then forget it no phone is worth this especially a Sony.
Title: Re: Xperia 1 VIII listed on Amazon: Release date, specs, colors, sky-high price revealed; WH1000XM6
Post by: Sonny on May 06, 2026, 08:02:20
If that was what Apple was charging for their phones, it would've been at least expected. But Sony, a brand that currently only a small fraction of consumers buy into due to their nearly non existent echo system and rather niche focus in hardware, is yet again increasing the prices of their already absurdly priced phones.. its 😂 hilarious.
Title: Re: Xperia 1 VIII listed on Amazon: Release date, specs, colors, sky-high price revealed; WH1000XM6
Post by: Worgarthe on May 06, 2026, 14:10:09
Quote from: Sonny on May 06, 2026, 08:02:20If that was what Apple was charging for their phones, it would've been at least expected. But Sony, a brand that currently only a small fraction of consumers buy into due to their nearly non existent echo system and rather niche focus in hardware, is yet again increasing the prices of their already absurdly priced phones.. its 😂 hilarious.
To be fair, Sony was never known for being grounded in reality when it comes to pricing, which is why, despite excellent specs and a clean Android skin, they are where they are - absolutely nowhere, as you said it yourself.