#Sony Xperia Z1 October 18

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 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 Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII has surfaced in an eSIM database, hinting that the next-generation flagship is already in testing. Despite Sony’s quieter smartphone strategy in recent years, the Xperia 1 VIII seems ready to continue the brand’s legacy of creator-focused, camera-first Android flagships. Read more in our articles including "Sony Xperia Z1 to be locally available on Oct. 18" and "Sony confirms Xperia 1 VIII launch date".