1. The Xperia 1 VIII has appeared on Geekbench and was listed on Amazon in the UK and Germany, suggesting it’s near release.
2. The device is likely the model XQ-GE54, identified as the European version of the Xperia 1 VIII.
3. It is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with 12 GB of RAM, falling short of some rivals’ RAM offerings.
4. Geekbench scores indicate performance that may be below expectations for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, but more details are uncertain until retail units are available.
New Xperia 1 VIII emerges on Geekbench and retail listings
Earlier today, a Reddit user found out that Amazon were selling the new Xperia 1 VIII in the UK. Later we saw that the same retailer was selling it in Germany with extra bonus, the WH-1000XM6 headphones, that are worth around $458 on amazon. This kinda hints that the device might be coming soon across Europe with some offers.
What the leaks and listings tell us about the device
So far, Sony haven’t said a word about the Xperia 1 VIII’s release or its whereabouts, but the device has already made an appearance on Geekbench, that is a benchmark site for mobile devices. The model number XQ-GE54 was linked to the Xperia 1 VIII earlier this year, even though the listing didn’t specify the commercial name. This model is also notably the European version, according to some leaks.
Specifications and possible limitations
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- GPU: Adreno 840
- RAM: 12 GB (same as previous Sony flagships)
- Core configuration: Six Oryon Gen 3 Performance Cores and two Oryon Gen 3 Prime Cores clocked at 4.61 GHz
In benchmark tests, the Xperia 1 VIII scored around 2,325 points in single-core and 9,217 in multi-core on Geekbench 6. These scores are slightly below what we’d expect from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, but more concrete data isn’t available yet. The device’s RAM capacity seems to stay at 12 GB, limiting some competitors that now offer 16 GB or more.
Summary and expectations
Until we get the actual retail units, it’s hard to draw any concrete conclusions about the Xperia 1 VIII’s performance or full specs. The listings and leaks suggest some limitations, but we should wait for official announcements for a clear picture of what the device offers and its price point.
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