Leaks for Sony’s next flagship, the Xperia 1 VIII, surfaced just a day before its scheduled debut. Renderings shared by leaker Roland Quandt show the device in Graphite Black, Ionite Silver and Garnet Red, with a Gold edition rumored as an exclusive. The images confirm a fresh camera island layout housing three lenses, and a recessed rear camera module for better grip.

The handset retains Sony’s signature 6.5‑inch OLED panel, framed by narrow top and bottom bezels that preserve its tall, slim profile. Camera specs point to a 16mm ultrawide, a 24mm main sensor and a 70mm telephoto unit ranging between 1/3.0‑inch and 1/2.0‑inch. A 3.5mm headphone jack survives, a rarity among flagships. Battery capacity remains at 5,000 mAh, supporting fast charging and wireless top‑up.

Pricing leaks suggest the Xperia 1 VIII will start around €1,800 in Germany and £1,700 in the UK, figures that appear to include a pair of WH‑1000XM6 headphones. Official numbers are slated for release tomorrow, with first units expected to ship on June 26. Which could justify the premium tag.