For those who were waiting for the next flagship of the Japanese brand, the surprise has been ruined a little early. Amazon has accidentally published the new Sony Xperia 1 VIII on their European platforms. This leak not only confirms its launch for June 26, but also leaves us with a bittersweet outlook for the most demanding buyers.
What has drawn the most attention is not its specifications, but its cost. The device was listed for an astronomical 1,868 euros in Germany, and £1,728 in the UK placing itself well above its direct rivals. Although this price includes future headphones as a gift Sony WH-1000XM6it is inevitable to question the commercial strategy. Is inflating the base cost by forcing you to purchase a closed package a wise move for a struggling mobile division?
Photographic renewal and goodbye to traditional design
Beyond the economic scare, the terminal promises to measure up in the technical field. Sony maintains a spectacular screen 6.5-inch OLED at 120 Hz refresh rate. Inside, a next-generation Snapdragon processor is expected that will guarantee impeccable performance, backed by the promise of up to two days of autonomy. In addition, new colors are introduced for the chassis, highlighting a striking garnet red tone.
The photographic section is updated with a versatile triple sensor system 48 megapixel rear. The big news is that they abandon their classic vertical strip to group the lenses, including a new 70mm telephoto lensin a square module.
As a final detail, it is worth remembering that we had already seen the possible design of this device in different leaked renders weeks ago unofficially. Do you think that such an outlay is justified by including high-fidelity headphones or is it simply a commercial setback?
