Sony Xperia 1 VIII Price in Kenya
Expected Retail Price
Ksh210750
Price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII in Kenya as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: SONY
Display: 6.5" LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Camera: Triple: 48 MP (wide), 48 MP (periscope telephoto), 48 MP (ultrawide)
Battery: 5,000 mAh / 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min
Memory: 12 GB RAM / 250 GB storage
Where to buy in Kenya
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KSh 20,800 | Jun 9, 2026 | View Deal |
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Should you buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.5" LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 display for media and everyday use
- Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2026-05-13 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2026-06-19 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G |
Body
| Dimensions | 162 x 74 x 8.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
Display
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 1510 nits max brightness (measured) |
Platform
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 250 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 48 MP (wide), 48 MP (periscope telephoto), 48 MP (ultrawide) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Rear features | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Selfie camera | Single: 12 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 12 MP |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless |
| Reverse charging | Reverse wireless, Bypass charging |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, Native Gold |
Specifications last checked Jun 20, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was officially 2026-06-19.
The starting retail price for the Sony Xperia 1 VIII in Kenya is currently ke Ksh210750.
It features a 6.5" LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Triple: 48 MP (wide), 48 MP (periscope telephoto), 48 MP (ultrawide), with video recording listed as 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS.
The device lists a 5,000 mAh 30W15W battery, with 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min wired charging.
