We’ve already seen renders of the alleged Xperia 1 VIII with its redesigned camera island, and we now have an FCC listing, which comes a fair bit earlier than the one for its predecessor did last year.
The listing contains the PY7-30515Z model number, which is presumably the Xperia 1 VIII. While it does not feature images of the device, we do get confirmation for several key features. The upcoming flagship Xperia will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack and will feature wireless charging.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII (PY7-30515Z) FCC listing
We also get confirmation that it will feature Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) connectivity just like its predecessor. It will also bring the same 5G band support as the Xperia 1 VII, namely the N5, N41, N66, and N77 bands.
Xperia 1 VIII CAD renders
According to rumors, Xperia 1 VIII will bring an updated camera setup consisting of three 48MP sensors. We’re expecting a larger main shooter alongside a new telephoto sensor in the 1/3″ to 1/2″ size range. The ultrawide one will be the same as on the Xperia 1 VII. Sony is also expected to outfit its upcoming flagship with the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.