SONY Xperia 8

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6.0" 21:9 Full HD+ LCD
Snapdragon 630
12MP + 8MP (2x zoom)
8MP Front
2760mAh
4GB+64GB / microSDXC
USB-C
Bluetooth 5.0
3.5mm + LDAC
IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
4G LTE / Wi-Fi ac
Sony Xperia 8

6.0" 21:9 Full HD+ LCD

1080 x 2520 pixels (FHD+)

Triluminos Display for mobile, Gorilla Glass 6

Snapdragon 630 (14nm)

Octa-core Cortex-A53, Adreno 508 GPU

Android 9 Pie

Dual 12MP + 8MP Rear

12MP F1.8 (wide) + 8MP F2.4 (telephoto, 2x optical zoom)

4K video, EIS, Bokeh, Premium Auto; 8MP front F2.0

2760mAh (non-removable)

Fast charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode

Charging time ~160 min (Type-C adapter)

4G LTE, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0

USB-C, NFC, Mobile FeliCa, 3.5mm jack

GPS/GLONASS

4GB RAM / 64GB eMMC 5.1

microSDXC up to 512GB

Dual SIM (carrier dependent)

Sony announced the Xperia 8 as a Japan-exclusive mid-range smartphone on October 7, 2019, with a planned Y!mobile launch window of late October 2019. Carrier availability cross-checks confirm an October 25, 2019 release date for au/Okinawa Cellular, UQ Mobile, and Y!mobile.

  • Official announcement: October 7, 2019
  • Japan carrier availability: October 25, 2019
  • Launch price: JPY 54,000 including tax / JPY 50,000 excluding tax (Japan regional pricing)
  • Model mapping: SOV42 (au/Okinawa Cellular), SOV42-u (UQ Mobile), 902SO (Y!mobile)

The Xperia 8 uses a metal-and-resin frame with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on both the front and back. Its compact 21:9 body is designed for one-handed use.

  • Dimensions: 158 x 69 x 8.1 mm (max thickness 9.7 mm)
  • Weight: approximately 170 g
  • Water resistance: IPX5/IPX8
  • Dust protection: IP6X
  • Colours: White, Black, Orange, Blue

The 6.0-inch display uses Triluminos Display for mobile technology with a tall 21:9 aspect ratio, enabling multitasking via Multi-window and Side Sense.

  • Size: approximately 6.0 inches
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2520 (Full HD+)
  • Panel type: LCD with Triluminos Display for mobile
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Colour support: approximately 16.77 million colours

The dual rear camera system combines a 12MP wide-angle lens with an 8MP telephoto lens for 2x optical zoom and bokeh effects. Sony’s Premium Auto scene recognition adjusts settings across 13 scenes. The front camera handles selfies and video calls.

  • Main camera: 12MP (F1.8, wide) + 8MP (F2.4, telephoto, 2x optical zoom)
  • Features: Background bokeh, Premium Auto, 4K video recording, electronic image stabilization (EIS)
  • Front camera: 8MP (F2.0)

The Xperia 8 ships with Android 9 Pie and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 630 platform, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Software features include Battery Care and STAMINA Mode to manage power.

  • SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform (14nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core Cortex-A53 (2.2 GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 508
  • Memory: 4GB RAM
  • Storage: 64GB eMMC 5.1, expandable via microSDXC up to 512GB
  • Operating system: Android 9 Pie (upgradable to Android 10 per secondary sources)

The Xperia 8 distinguishes itself through durable construction, premium audio support, and Japan-specific mobile payment capability.

  • Durability: Gorilla Glass 6 front/back, IPX5/IPX8 water resistance, IP6X dust protection
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, LDAC for high-resolution wireless audio
  • Connectivity: NFC and Mobile FeliCa (Osaifu-Keitai) for contactless payments
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Battery management: Battery Care charging and STAMINA Mode

The non-removable 2760mAh battery supports fast charging via USB-C. The au manual provides specific charging times for different adapters.

  • Capacity: 2760mAh (typical)
  • Charging: Fast charging support
  • Charging time (Type-C common AC adapter 01): approximately 160 minutes
  • Charging time (Type-C common AC adapter 02): approximately 140 minutes
  • Battery Care: Limits charging to extend battery lifespan
  • STAMINA Mode: Extends standby time when battery is low

The Xperia 8 supports standard 4G LTE with VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0. It includes a full set of sensors and Japan-specific wireless features.

  • Network: 4G LTE (VoLTE), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports: USB Type-C (USB 2.0), 3.5mm audio jack
  • Wireless: NFC, Mobile FeliCa (Osaifu-Keitai)
  • Location: GPS, GLONASS
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, ambient light, fingerprint (side-mounted)

SONY Xperia 8 is a Japan-exclusive mid-range Android smartphone from 2019, sold through au (SOV42), UQ mobile (SOV42-u), and Y!mobile (902SO). It features a 6.0-inch 21:9 Full HD+ LCD with Gorilla Glass 6, a Snapdragon 630 platform with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, a dual 12MP+8MP rear camera system with 2x optical zoom, IPX5/IPX8/IP6X water/dust resistance, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and LDAC high-resolution audio support.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
JP¥54,000
— views Research contribution by specs.global