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moogoo
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this guy in this review says there is continuous zoom through all three lenses. he says it while talking about video recording so not sure if it applies to still photos but I would assume it does.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smkGXoKmOco
It is worth noting that the VIII does not support the new SD Express standard but still uses UHS-I SDXC. That is disappointing considering even nintendo threw an SD express into the switch 2 and they're notorious for being "behind the times" with hardware.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2026-05-14 17:52 ] moogoo
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tai020381
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On 2026-05-14 17:31:55, moogoo wrote:
this guy in this review says there is continuous zoom through all three lenses. he says it while talking about video recording so not sure if it applies to still photos but I would assume it does.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smkGXoKmOco
It is worth noting that the VIII does not support the new SD Express standard but still uses UHS-I SDXC. That is disappointing considering even nintendo threw an SD express into the switch 2 and they're notorious for being "behind the times" with hardware.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2026-05-14 17:52 ]
If the VIII can maintain minimum 60MB/s transfer speed at room temperature of 35 degrees celsius for the micorSD that will already be a great achievement, let alone the express version. Heat control is the key challenge for such compact and water resistance phone.
Also,
Watch below youtube link using highest resolution and then pause the shots and compare. Can see improvements again! So Sony have still yet to fully optimize the 24mm sensor as predicted. 140mm will also slowly be improved in the future.
https://youtu.be/ZPYXDpmzeeI?t=858 |
Maratonmannen
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On 2026-05-14 14:19:36, moogoo wrote:
I'm also wondering if a screen protector is necessary because the screen is supposed to be GG Victus 2 and super durable. Of course, GG variants in the past were supposed to be super durable as well and I have managed to scratch those. I've always loved the spigen screen protector but they don't sell those in the US.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2026-05-14 14:33 ]
Amazon has Spigen screen protector for 1 VIII, since it´s the same as for VI and VII.
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Sp[....]ratch-Resistant/dp/B0D3TDNGW1/
https://www.amazon.se/gp/product/B0D3TDNGW1/
Xperia™ 1 VIII Black 16GB/1TB (Japan Exclusive) Android 16 @home
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moogoo
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On 2026-05-15 14:20:56, Maratonmannen wrote:
On 2026-05-14 14:19:36, moogoo wrote:
I'm also wondering if a screen protector is necessary because the screen is supposed to be GG Victus 2 and super durable. Of course, GG variants in the past were supposed to be super durable as well and I have managed to scratch those. I've always loved the spigen screen protector but they don't sell those in the US.
[ This Message was edited by: moogoo on 2026-05-14 14:33 ]
Amazon has Spigen screen protector for 1 VIII, since it´s the same as for VI and VII.
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Sp[....]ratch-Resistant/dp/B0D3TDNGW1/
https://www.amazon.se/gp/product/B0D3TDNGW1/
Yea, I figured since it's the same screen I can probably use the same protector. But I am wondering if it is necessary with the new GG Victus 2. Haven't seen much about it and chances are i will probably get a protector anyway just to be safe. Especially with the price of the phone so high.
Unfortunately, amazon sweden will not ship to me. There must be some patent or approval issue with spigen selling these screen protectors in the US.  I can purchase the armored cases (if they release them) but not the screen protectors.
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On 2026-05-15 05:57:11, tai020381 wrote:
If the VIII can maintain minimum 60MB/s transfer speed at room temperature of 35 degrees celsius for the micorSD that will already be a great achievement, let alone the express version. Heat control is the key challenge for such compact and water resistance phone.
Also,
Watch below youtube link using highest resolution and then pause the shots and compare. Can see improvements again! So Sony have still yet to fully optimize the 24mm sensor as predicted. 140mm will also slowly be improved in the future.
https://youtu.be/ZPYXDpmzeeI?t=858
I think they could have upgraded to SD express. Yes, those readers create more heat but they could have throttled it a bit. Alternatively, they could have upgraded the SDXC to UHS-II or III. Instead, we have simply UHS-I. Are these speeds sufficient to shoot burst or 4k60 video? I don't know. On my 1ii, I cannot shoot burst or shoot 4K to the SD card. Curious if this is also a limitation on VII and VIII.
There are definitely improvements in the telephoto quality, which is of course expected based on the upgraded sensor. I'm not too concerned with comparisons because everything is very close these days and that nuance in difference can come down to the person taking the photo.
moogoo
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tai020381
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On 2026-05-15 15:00:40, moogoo wrote:
On 2026-05-15 05:57:11, tai020381 wrote:
If the VIII can maintain minimum 60MB/s transfer speed at room temperature of 35 degrees celsius for the micorSD that will already be a great achievement, let alone the express version. Heat control is the key challenge for such compact and water resistance phone.
Also,
Watch below youtube link using highest resolution and then pause the shots and compare. Can see improvements again! So Sony have still yet to fully optimize the 24mm sensor as predicted. 140mm will also slowly be improved in the future.
https://youtu.be/ZPYXDpmzeeI?t=858
I think they could have upgraded to SD express. Yes, those readers create more heat but they could have throttled it a bit. Alternatively, they could have upgraded the SDXC to UHS-II or III. Instead, we have simply UHS-I. Are these speeds sufficient to shoot burst or 4k60 video? I don't know. On my 1ii, I cannot shoot burst or shoot 4K to the SD card. Curious if this is also a limitation on VII and VIII.
There are definitely improvements in the telephoto quality, which is of course expected based on the upgraded sensor. I'm not too concerned with comparisons because everything is very close these days and that nuance in difference can come down to the person taking the photo.
I think they did open up, because initial transfer speed usually can go to even 500+MB/s (yes, 500+ MB/s), and slowly throttled down to aouund 30+ MB/s. Thats why if they can maintain minimally 60MB/s write speeds at 35 degrees celsius room temperature for at least 30 minutes will really be a great achievement.
This video compares low light comparison 12 24 70 and telemacro shots qualtiy comparison. 1VIII improved all! Remember to select english subtitle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BcxGCxiz2w
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On 2026-05-13 12:15:14, profyler wrote:
On 2026-05-13 08:34:03, xpr wrote:
On 2026-05-13 07:29:05, profyler wrote:
On 2026-05-13 05:04:01, bronxdude wrote:
It seems that the reviewers’ unit doesn’t have the final camera firmware as GSMArena’s camera review is not so good.
Not really, it is a final product, it is just that the camera isnt actually so good..
[ This Message was edited by: profyler on 2026-05-13 06:29 ]
Or the review is not that professional and knowledge based.
You can not blame reviewers and specialized phone websites every time you don´t like what you read regarding a phone. Similiar websites will probabbly write the same..
Actually, I can. Most of them have zero clue what they're talking about, sony related or not. |
xpr
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On 2026-05-14 07:34:02, Maratonmannen wrote:
On 2026-05-13 19:36:49, herasymcuk wrote:
i saw them. but 1tb/16gb ram it'son "gold" color only...(((
Gold phone...no. 
I was very very close to buy the gold from Sony Sweden yesterday. Luckily I didn´t.
Today was the black 16GB/1TB SIM free available from Buyee Japan. Sold out from their first seller, but from the second they bought it successfully. 
I paid Y300,200 including Buyee fee and insurance.
[ This Message was edited by: Maratonmannen on 2026-05-14 06:35 ]
Aren't you concerned about 4g/5g frequency issues and japanese limitations like shutter sound and who knows what else? |
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On 2026-05-20 16:00:27, xpr wrote:
Aren't you concerned about 4g/5g frequency issues and japanese limitations like shutter sound and who knows what else?
model frequencies are published and he has gotten japanese models before. i'm sure he wouldn't be buying a phone that would not work.
camera shutter sound can be disabled once outside of japan and using a non-japanese SIM.
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Just pre-ordered. I've chosen the Sand Pink XM6 headphones and half price desk stand. Delivery in June. The 1TB was sold out.
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2026-05-21 10:40 ] Current Phones: Xperia 1viii W902 W710i T600 W380i C903 X10i Z3Compact Z600 |
moogoo
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On 2026-05-21 11:39:03, goldenface wrote:
Just pre-ordered. I've chosen the Sand Pink XM6 headphones and half price desk stand. Delivery in June. The 1TB was sold out.
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Nice! What is special about the desk stand? I don't think I've seen much about that yet.
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On 2026-05-20 16:00:27, xpr wrote:
Today was the black 16GB/1TB SIM free available from Buyee Japan. Sold out from their first seller, but from the second they bought it successfully.
I paid Y300,200 including Buyee fee and insurance.
Aren't you concerned about 4g/5g frequency issues and japanese limitations like shutter sound and who knows what else?
Last year I bought the Japan exclusive 1 VII 16GB/512GB.
I haven´t had any 4G and 5G frequency issues with the phone here in Sweden. It has worked flawlessly without any problems. I have no problem with shutter sound. There is a setting for shutter sound on/off, but I have it always on.
I assume that it is the same with this year's Xperia model.
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@moogoo
It was half price as part of the bundle and it matches the Garnet Red colour of the phone and it has a finger loop attached to it, which acts like a wrist strap.
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2026-05-21 13:42 ] Current Phones: Xperia 1viii W902 W710i T600 W380i C903 X10i Z3Compact Z600 |
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On 2026-05-21 14:28:59, goldenface wrote:
@moogoo
It was half price as part of the bundle and it matches the Garnet Red colour of the phone and it has a finger loop attached to it, which acts like a wrist strap.
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2026-05-21 13:42 ]
I just took a look. You were talking about the style cover. I thought there was an actual desk stand you place your phone onto. It is nice of them to include that finger loop though I wish they'd built it into the back of the cover instead of attached to a cord/string.
too bad sony UK doesn't shit internationally. I might have considered the preorder bundle. but since that's not an option, I am still on the hunt for the best and cheapest method to get a 16gb model from japan.
 my cracked screen 1ii is really feeling slow these days and most of all, lack of security updates is concerning.
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@moogoo
Did you not consider eBay? This seller offers free postage and does all versions, it seems.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/80[....]A%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8ig_rzJZw
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