Sony Xperia 8 now official

Sony has just launched the Xperia 8, a new mid-range smartphone, in Japan. It comes with a 6-inch screen and dual cameras.

The Xperia 8’s FHD+ display measures at 6-inches, with a 21:9 aspect ratio and an 8MP front camera sitting on the upper right corner. Snapdragon 630 powers up the device, combined with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, expandable up to 512GB via microSD. On the rear sits a 12MP + 8MP camera setup. Other features include a 2,760mAh battery with 18W fast charging, NFC support, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection, USB-C port, 3.5mm audio port, Side Sense power/fingerprint scanner combination, and runs on Android 9 Pie as its operating system.

Sony Xperia 8 specs

• 6″, FHD+ 21:9, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
• Snapdragon 630
• 4GB RAM
• 64GB storage
• Expandable up to 512GB via microSD
• 12MP + 8MP rear cameras
• 8MP front camera
• Side Sense (power button/fingerprint scanner combination)
• 4G LTE
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• NFC support
• 3.5mm audio port
• USB-C port
• 2,760mAh battery with 18W fast charging
• Android 9 Pie
• 69mm×158mm×8.1mm

The Xperia 8 will be available around October, exclusively in Japan.