Sony's latest flagship, the Xperia Z1 is slated to officially arrive in the country on October 18 with an SRP of Php35K. To give you a quick recap, the Xperia Z1 was officially unveiled last month during the IFA in Berlin and at the Sony Regional Launch in Kuala Lumpur. However, if you're one of those who prefer to purchase them through Sony stores and Xperia shops then you just have to wait for a few more days to do so. In the meantime, you can check out our review of the Sony Xperia Z1 here. Sony has announced the Xperia 1 VIII, its latest flagship smartphone focused on photography, audio, and AI-powered camera features. Pricing and availability 12GB + 256GB – €1,499 / £1,399 16GB + 1TB – €1,999 / £1,849 Sony said pre-orders begin on May 13 in select markets. Sony has confirmed that it will launch the Xperia 1 VIII on May 13 at 11:00 AM JST. Expected Sony Xperia 1 VIII specs Expected redesigned body Square camera module Expected rear cameras: 16mm ultrawide 24mm wide-angle New telephoto sensor Expected two-day battery life Launch date: May 13, 2026 Read more in our articles including "Sony Xperia Z1 to be locally available on Oct. 18" and "Sony unveils Xperia 1 VIII".
Sony's latest flagship, the Xperia Z1 is slated to officially arrive in the country on October 18 with an SRP of Php35K. To give you a quick recap, the Xperia Z1 was officially unveiled last month during the IFA in Berlin and at the Sony Regional Launch in Kuala Lumpur.
However, if you're one of those who prefer to purchase them through Sony stores and Xperia shops then you just have to wait for a few more days to do so. In the meantime, you can check out our review of the Sony Xperia Z1 here. Sony has announced the Xperia 1 VIII, its latest flagship smartphone focused on photography, audio, and AI-powered camera features.
Our coverage of Sony Xperia Z1 Local Availability includes: "Sony Xperia Z1 to be locally available on Oct. 18"; "Sony unveils Xperia 1 VIII"; "Sony confirms Xperia 1 VIII launch date". Each article provides unique insights and information.