Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII slipped onto Amazon with a shock price of €1,868.99 in Germany and £1,728 in the UK before Sony confirmed the official launch date of May 13. The premium pricing signals Sony’s push to cement its flagship line against rivals that have crunched costs in recent years for high‑end mobile photography fans worldwide.

Leaked specs for the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro show a 6.59‑inch 120 Hz AMOLED, a Dimensity 8500‑Ultra SoC, and 12 GB of RAM with 512 GB storage. The 17T sports a 50‑MP main, 50‑MP 5× zoom, 12‑MP ultra‑wide and a 32‑MP selfie, while a 6,500‑mAh battery charges at 67 W to support high‑resolution video recording and fast daily use without noticeable thermal throttling.

Google’s Pixel 11 line keeps the Tensor G6 on TSMC’s 2 nm node, offering 6.3‑inch displays and 120‑Hz refresh rates. The 11 Pro and Pro XL add larger batteries and upgraded telephoto lenses, while the new Pixel 11 Pro Fold delivers a 4,800‑mAh power pack and a 120‑Hz screen in a flexible package aiming to compete with Samsung Galaxy S series and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Oppo’s Find X9 Ultra and X9s are slated for April 21 in India, while Samsung confirms the Galaxy A27 will arrive soon. The Galaxy Z Flip8 may feature a crease‑free panel and new hinge, and a rumored 200‑MP main camera with variable aperture is under test for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. A dummy iPhone Ultra also surfaced, hinting at a bold new form factor for tech enthusiasts this week.