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RacSony
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1 viii passed FCC, a little earlier than usual?
https://sumahodigest.com/?p=58836 |
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ascariss
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yes, sumaho didn't mention that the new files were submitted in late march 2026, and they became available only today, april 13.
the 1 VII was april 17th for both submission and availability, I wouldn't call that end of April like they said.
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goldenface
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On 2026-04-13 16:44:51, moogoo wrote:
On 2026-04-13 10:17:19, goldenface wrote:
Yup. Shouldn't be long now. I've just purchased a pair of XM6 headphones and now wondering if I should have waited to see what deals come along.
even if it comes with a pair of XM6s, you can just sell those and recoup your purchase. the pricing in the UK is crazy even for the bundle (at least with the conversion to USD). I'll be importing from Japan and will plan to get the 512/16GB version or whatever the top end version is.
Will you save money by importing from Japan?
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Maratonmannen
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On 2026-04-13 16:44:51, moogoo wrote:
even if it comes with a pair of XM6s, you can just sell those and recoup your purchase. the pricing in the UK is crazy even for the bundle (at least with the conversion to USD). I'll be importing from Japan and will plan to get the 512/16GB version or whatever the top end version is.
Now you are talking. 
I´m ready for the top version too.
Xperia™ 1 VII Black 16GB/512GB (Japan Exclusive) Android 16 @home
Xperia™ 1 VI Scarlet Red 12GB/512GB Android 16 @home
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moogoo
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On 2026-04-14 12:36:48, Maratonmannen wrote:
On 2026-04-13 16:44:51, moogoo wrote:
even if it comes with a pair of XM6s, you can just sell those and recoup your purchase. the pricing in the UK is crazy even for the bundle (at least with the conversion to USD). I'll be importing from Japan and will plan to get the 512/16GB version or whatever the top end version is.
Now you are talking.
I´m ready for the top version too.
LOL you have the top version VII, don't you? You'll be upgrading to the VIII too? you're a sony fan amongst sony fans 
moogoo
Nokia 5160 -> Nokia 8260 -> SE T68i -> SE K700i -> SE Z710 -> SE Xperia X10a -> Sony Xperia S -> Sony Xperia Z1 -> Sony Xperia XZ -> Sony Xperia XZ Premium -> Sony Xperia 1ii
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moogoo
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On 2026-04-14 11:06:03, goldenface wrote:
On 2026-04-13 16:44:51, moogoo wrote:
On 2026-04-13 10:17:19, goldenface wrote:
Yup. Shouldn't be long now. I've just purchased a pair of XM6 headphones and now wondering if I should have waited to see what deals come along.
even if it comes with a pair of XM6s, you can just sell those and recoup your purchase. the pricing in the UK is crazy even for the bundle (at least with the conversion to USD). I'll be importing from Japan and will plan to get the 512/16GB version or whatever the top end version is.
Will you save money by importing from Japan?
Absolutely. Sony does not sell in the US anymore, so my only choices would be to import from Europe or Japan. With the exchange rates, I'd be saving a considerable amount importing from Japan. Take for example the VII was preorder for 1400 pounds, I think? Something like that. After the exchange at the time, I was looking at $1800 USD, which is crazy. That wasn't even for the 512/16GB version either!
That's the other reason for importing from Japan because not many other locales make the 512/16GB version available. I update my phone once every 4-5 years, so having more storage and RAM makes sense. From Japan, the VII would cost me about $1400 USD for the 512/16GB version and then I would get the sales tax charge refund of 10%. All in price would be $1260 USD for the top model. DHL shipping to the US would probably cost $50-70 USD. So I've got my top model for roughly $1300, which I can live with.
Of course, pricing for the VIII will be different, but I'm confident importing from Japan will be cheaper than anywhere else that might have the 512/16gb version.
moogoo
Nokia 5160 -> Nokia 8260 -> SE T68i -> SE K700i -> SE Z710 -> SE Xperia X10a -> Sony Xperia S -> Sony Xperia Z1 -> Sony Xperia XZ -> Sony Xperia XZ Premium -> Sony Xperia 1ii
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Maratonmannen
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On 2026-04-14 16:40:28, moogoo wrote:
LOL you have the top version VII, don't you? You'll be upgrading to the VIII too? you're a sony fan amongst sony fans
I have always been a Sony fan.
May 24 last year my 1 VII 16/512GB order went thru. A couple of days later it was sold out from the site I´m buying.
I really hope I will be able to order the Japan-only top version of the VIII.
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moogoo
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On 2026-04-15 14:22:19, Maratonmannen wrote:
I have always been a Sony fan.
May 24 last year my 1 VII 16/512GB order went thru. A couple of days later it was sold out from the site I´m buying.
I really hope I will be able to order the Japan-only top version of the VIII.
We all are. Hopefully, you can get the japanese VIII this year. I am definitely going to!
moogoo
Nokia 5160 -> Nokia 8260 -> SE T68i -> SE K700i -> SE Z710 -> SE Xperia X10a -> Sony Xperia S -> Sony Xperia Z1 -> Sony Xperia XZ -> Sony Xperia XZ Premium -> Sony Xperia 1ii
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ascariss
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anyone remember when the first 1 VII benchmarks appeared last year?
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moogoo
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On 2026-04-15 18:12:24, ascariss wrote:
anyone remember when the first 1 VII benchmarks appeared last year?
it was end of april into may.
moogoo
Nokia 5160 -> Nokia 8260 -> SE T68i -> SE K700i -> SE Z710 -> SE Xperia X10a -> Sony Xperia S -> Sony Xperia Z1 -> Sony Xperia XZ -> Sony Xperia XZ Premium -> Sony Xperia 1ii
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MyP910
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My wife is using 1VII, and it is really great. The best Xperia to date. The camera is super good, the display is good (bright even under the sunlight), and the battery life is super good. I am hoping for 1VIII to surpass this. If not, I am going to get the 1VII.
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Geezay
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Haven't used other brands besides Samsung and HTC since moving from Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 "a few" years ago. How is the Sony experience nowadays?
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goldenface
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On 2026-04-16 11:47:10, Geezay wrote:
Haven't used other brands besides Samsung and HTC since moving from Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 "a few" years ago. How is the Sony experience nowadays?
A few years? More like decades 
No complaints from me.
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moogoo
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On 2026-04-16 05:08:01, MyP910 wrote:
My wife is using 1VII, and it is really great. The best Xperia to date. The camera is super good, the display is good (bright even under the sunlight), and the battery life is super good. I am hoping for 1VIII to surpass this. If not, I am going to get the 1VII.
I feel the same way. Looking forward to the improvements in the VIII but if they are disappointing, I will just try to get myself a VII.
moogoo
Nokia 5160 -> Nokia 8260 -> SE T68i -> SE K700i -> SE Z710 -> SE Xperia X10a -> Sony Xperia S -> Sony Xperia Z1 -> Sony Xperia XZ -> Sony Xperia XZ Premium -> Sony Xperia 1ii
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goldenface
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More nice renders
https://thewalkmanblog.com/20[....]peria-1-viii-just-hit-the-fcc/
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2026-04-19 16:22 ] |
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