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General

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Series

iPhone 174Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026An addition to the iPhone 17 lineup

Xperia 11Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A36343Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026Reference physical-SIM hardware. Other regional model rows are excluded pending exact regional source verification.

XQ-GE543Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full manual names XQ-GE54 and XQ-GE74. Only XQ-GE54 European reference is represented, independently corroborated by original GE54 SAR and EU fiche.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

2 March 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026

13 May 20265Press releasesony.com.hk/press/pdf/20260513.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker Hong Kong announcement dated 13 May 2026 confirms the marketed model launch. No Hong Kong hardware values inherited.

Status

Available1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Buy button on the US page

Available4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Price and Availability explicitly says the model is available. This does not guarantee present stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPhone 16e14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-big-seller-despite-many-cut-corners-Apple-iPhone-17e-smartphone-review.1260530.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the iPhone 17e follows the iPhone 16e.

Sony Xperia 1 VII13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-first-look-Major-redesign-confirmed-hints-at-48MP-camera-battery-upgrades.1282358.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Xperia 1 VIII the 2026 flagship and successor to the Xperia 1 VII.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026Germany: ab 699 Euro inkl. MwSt., 256GB. Ireland is 729 EUR

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Physical-SIM reference model for Europe and UK.

DE4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original German review Price and Availability explicitly offers 12 GB/256 GB through Amazon.de. European band table and SAR 0.97/1.09 match XQ-GE54 original manual, SAR and EU fiche. Only DE reference market is represented. UK availability article could not be independently reopened.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Soft Pink1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026

Graphite Black5Press releasesony.com.hk/press/pdf/20260513.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker announcement explicitly names Graphite Black. Only this colour reference is represented. Regional capacities, SIM layout and bands are independently European.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Bar3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full manual front and rear hardware diagrams show a single non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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6years1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer six-year security promise. Starting basis is not stated in this specification. The separately published exact-model end date is retained independently. Four Android upgrades are not converted into years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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1 April 20329Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00304000Read 5 October 2026Published end date for exact model XQ-GE54. Not calculated from a rounded year promise.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

146.7mm1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

162mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

71.5mm1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

74mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

7.8mm1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Depth 7.80 mm

8.3mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Published body thickness. Camera protrusion thickness is not specified.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

169g(6 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

200g(7.1 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Front

Ceramic Shield 21Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Finish section and model identification guide explicitly describe a glass back.

Glass1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer identifies Gorilla Glass Victus on the rear.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

IPX5, IPX8, IP6X1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

1.5m10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fiche publishes 1.50 m. A duration was not found and is not inferred from IP68.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026US: Dual eSIM, not compatible with physical SIM cards2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026SIM Card: nano-SIM/eSIM and support for dual eSIM. Two simultaneous subscriptions total.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 11-12: XQ-GE54 accepts one nano-SIM and a separate microSD card. Two active eSIMs or one nano-SIM plus one eSIM are alternatives, not three active subscriptions.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.06in(15.4 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.06 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.1 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.5in(16.5 cm)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1170 × 2532px1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Published as 2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi. Stored portrait, width 1170

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

460.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

396.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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19.5:91Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Display type

OLED1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section expressly identifies OLED. No unsupported LTPO classification.

OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

FHD+ HDR OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Display section explicitly describes the 60 Hz refresh rate.

120Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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240Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026800 nits max brightness (typical)

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,200nits1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, distinct from higher outdoor brightness.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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10bits1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Published 10-bit tonal gradation. Native versus dithered panel depth is not specified. Maker DCI-P3 100% has no explicit coverage-versus-volume or coordinate basis in checked text and is not represented as numeric coverage.

DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Playback: Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG

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PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

No6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026The Always-On display row is empty for iPhone 17e and filled for iPhone 17

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Lock screen chapter explicitly permits date, time, battery level and notifications while the screen is off.

Front camera cutout

Notch9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design section describes the display notch.

None7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed front diagram locates the front camera above the display in the bezel.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 262Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box: iPhone with iOS 264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026iPhone 17e comes with iOS 26

Android 161Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Software

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Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

iOS 271Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026In the Box: iPhone with iOS 27

Android 178Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/articles/SX243901Read 5 October 2026Current Sony stable-version table identifies Android 17 for Xperia 1 VIII. Rollout timing varies by operator and region. The Android 17 manual alone was not treated as rollout evidence.

Chipset

Apple A191Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 51Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Process

3nm4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-iphone-17eRead 30 September 2026Advanced 3-nanometer technology

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CPU cores

61Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

812Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 17e

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section gives core counts and roles, without clock speeds.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Prime	4.6
6	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Performance	3.6

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original tested 12 GB/256 GB European review table publishes two 4.6 GHz Prime and six 3.6 GHz Performance cores. Rounded published clocks retained. Faster for-Galaxy clocks are excluded.

Max CPU clock

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4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno 84012Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB11Reviewmacworld.com/article/3097961/iphone-17e-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Performance section explicitly states 8 GB RAM. Apple does not publish RAM in the public model specification.

12GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only the European 12 GB physical RAM reference is represented. Other configurations and virtual memory are excluded.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR5X12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review actual test device is 12 GB LPDDR5X and nominal 256 GB. European bands, SIM arrangement and SAR match reference XQ-GE54. This is not inferred from the chipset memory-support list.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

256, 512GB1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026

256GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only nominal 256 GB reference capacity is represented. Other regional and storage configurations are excluded.

Storage type

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UFS 4.112Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual 256 GB review unit identifies UFS 4.1. Other capacities are excluded.

Memory card

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microSD (own slot)7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

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2TB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer up-to-2-TB microSDXC support converted using decimal SI, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 17e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	48	1.6	26	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Camera section. Only physical cameras count. Sensor crops labelled optical-quality are excluded. Focus Pixels are phase detection autofocus.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Camera terminology table defines Focus Pixels as phase-detection autofocus. Physical camera values come from the current model specifications.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	OIS	Field of view
Main	48	1.9	24	1/1.35 inch	Yes	84°
Telephoto	48	2.8	70	1/1.56 inch	Yes	34°
Ultrawide	48	2	16	1/1.56 inch	Not available	104°

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Effective sensor resolution is stored. Main full-aspect resolution is 52 MP. Telephoto and ultrawide full-aspect resolution is 50 MP, with 48 MP effective and 12 MP still recording. Published rear pixel sizes are explicitly 12 MP binned and are excluded from physical pitch. Exmor T and Exmor RS are sensor families, not exact sensor part numbers. Generic Eye AF does not establish a specific autofocus subtype. Hybrid 17.5x is not physical optical zoom.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original tested-unit camera table explicitly marks OIS for main and 70 mm telephoto lenses. No ultrawide OIS value is inferred. Its rounded 2.9x table versus 3x prose is not used to populate physical optical zoom.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Photographic Styles1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, Creative look, Pro Photo, AI Camera Assistant, S-Cinetone for mobile1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 17e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Highest stated capture frame rate for each resolution, including slow motion. Special capture modes and lens restrictions are stated in Video Recording.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	120

Source7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Video settings and Slow sections explicitly allow 4K and Full HD up to 120 fps on rear camera. Front camera is limited to 60 fps. Recorded HDR uses HLG/BT.2020, which the current recorded-HDR enum cannot represent. No HDR10 recording claim is inferred. The manual specifically says 120 fps main camera only, using main camera for the rear camera system versus front camera. This does not establish 120 fps on every physical rear lens.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Dolby Vision1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly lists recorded formats. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

H.264, H.2651Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Optical image stabilization for video and Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)

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Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20261080p at 120 fps or 240 fps

120fps7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Slow mode records 120 fps. The slower playback speed is not a higher capture rate.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 17e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.9	PDAF

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera section. Focus Pixels autofocus, resolution and aperture. Undocumented sensor size and focal length removed.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Current front-camera hardware comes from the model spec sheet.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Field of view
Main	12	2	24	1/2.9 inch	1.22	83°

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 17e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera: includes 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, rather than ordinary 60 fps video only.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	60

Source7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Video settings list 4K and Full HD resolution options and front-camera maximum 60 fps.

Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram lists USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Hi-Resolution Audio1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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37Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed hardware diagram on pages 9-10 labels main, second and voice-priority microphones. Three physical microphones, not beamforming channels.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026European reference band table. The maker lists 3G bands, so UMTS is stored. It does not name HSPA, so that protocol is omitted.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer 2100/B1, 1900/B2, 1700/B4, 850/B5 and 900/B8 notation retained as band identifiers.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists model A3575 only. Other models from the UK and China pages2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3634.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B661Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20262Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3634.

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G modes

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SA, NSA1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G mmWave

No2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Mobile and Wireless: sub-6 GHz model, no mmWave band list.6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 20265G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO, no mmWave

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

Emergency SOS, Messaging1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Emergency SOS, Messages, Roadside Assistance and Find My via satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 30 September 2026iPhone model-specific Wi-Fi tables. 17 has 2.4/5/6 GHz. 17e is in the Wi-Fi 6 table with 2.4/5 GHz, not the separate Wi-Fi 7 table.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

6.01Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer says Bluetooth 6.0 or later. Only the explicitly stated minimum version is stored.

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX Adaptive1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026SBC and AAC are named in the Bluetooth section. LDAC and aptX Adaptive are named as wireless audio capabilities. Local audio playback codecs are excluded.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC. Not called dual-frequency, unlike iPhone 17

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 (5 Gbps)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

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Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Explicit wired DisplayPort output through USB-C, up to 4K at 60 fps. Wireless casting is distinct.

IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

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Side button7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

None12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Input Devices section explicitly identifies the phone as without Face Unlock.

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Barometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Action button1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026

Shutter button7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Named in the materials section: 100% recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine

Linear vibration motor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,005mAh8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026Product Information Sheet, item 10: rated battery capacity for A3634.

4,850mAh10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original EU fiche explicitly states rated capacity 4850 mAh. Maker headline 5000 mAh is unclassified in accessible text and is not copied into rated or typical capacity.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 17e

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	26
Video streaming	21

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

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Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

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USB Power Delivery1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026USB PD is explicitly supported. Maker handset input maximum was not found. Adapter recommendations and the EU 3 W common-charger minimum do not establish the handset maximum.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 50% in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher and USB-C cable

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

15W1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15W with 20W adapter or higher

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

MagSafe, Qi21Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026MagSafe and Qi2 up to 15 W. A separate legacy Qi capability claim is not expressly listed on this page.6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026MagSafe, Qi2, and Qi wireless charging

Qi1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026In the Box lists only iPhone, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) and Documentation

No7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter explicitly states a charger is not included in the package. Optional XQZ-UC1 and USB cables do not prove bundle inclusion.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

3,606points9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Performance table: Geekbench 6 single-core on the review unit.

3,542points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original July 2026 European 12 GB/256 GB unit running Android 16. Geekbench 6-series CPU single-core. Current table heading says 6.7, but original run minor version, firmware and performance mode are not individually stated.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

9,229points9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Performance table: Geekbench 6 multi-core on the review unit. TechRadar reported 9292 in a separate test, not combined.

9,631points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same original Android 16, 12 GB/256 GB unit. Geekbench 6-series CPU multi-core, not another chipset edition. Original minor version and mode are unstated.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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6,574points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same European Android 16, 12 GB/256 GB unit. Ordinary Wild Life Extreme score 6574. Unlimited 6496 and stress-test stability are distinct. Ordinary binary version, run loop and performance mode are not stated.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,002nits9Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-iphone-17e-reviewRead 30 September 2026Display section: measured peak output 1002 nits. Test window is not published here, so result is not treated as a full-screen sustained figure.

2,195nits12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same test configuration. Original display table gives APL18 peak 2195 cd/m² using X-Rite i1Pro 3. HDR peak 2215 and full-screen averages are distinct. Auto/manual mode and firmware are not stated, so this is not a sustained full-screen claim.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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240Hz12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review detects 240 Hz PWM on same test unit, shown across brightness samples. It is not a maker dimming claim or a universal frequency at every setting.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

A8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

A10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

45h8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

51h10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fiche publishes 51 hours. Label is 51 h 7 min and API decimal is 51.12 hours. Whole-hour fiche precision is retained. Standardized EU test, not ordinary active-use endurance.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026Item 9: at least 1000 cycles.

1,400cycles10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche and label explicitly state 1400 cycles. API encoded value 14 is not the actual cycle count.

Drop resistance class

B8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

A10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Repairability class

C8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026

D10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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0.97W/kg11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5073/0fb219fb3a73cec0d48f8e259fc2fff9/50735151M.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original XQ-GE54 SAR document, English page 2. EU 10 g method. US 1 g values were not found.

SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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1.09W/kg11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5073/0fb219fb3a73cec0d48f8e259fc2fff9/50735151M.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU 10 g body SAR measured at 0 mm separation. Separate limb and charger-mode separation statements are excluded.

Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. No older M/T numerical rating is inferred.

ASHA and HAP protocol support1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Published Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids and Hearing Access Profile support. No M/T rating is inferred.

In the box

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In the box

iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17e/specsRead 30 September 2026Current In the Box list, September 30 2026. Current shipped iOS does not change os_at_launch.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/iphone-17e1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specifications2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact working maker full-specification page retained. Separate marketing page timed out on independent reopening.

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/iphone-17e/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17e/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer full specifications for the 256 GB European reference. No separate technical sheet was found. The original manual and EU fiche were also opened.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/iosRead 30 September 2026iPhone User Guide. Current iOS edition. Device sections distinguish iPhone models.

helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdf7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full Help Guide for XQ-GE54/XQ-GE74, 224 pages. Reference hardware is restricted to XQ-GE54 paragraphs.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

255629713EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2556297_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Exact registered model is printed in the English fiche. Registration is on page 2.

253729010EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact registered model XQ-GE54. Original fiche and label independently opened. Placement date is not retail availability.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026Product Information Sheet item 25: EU supplier guarantee 12 months.

2years10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche states supplier commercial guarantee 24 months for exact EEA model XQ-GE54. This applies to the EEA source market. No UK warranty period or statutory consumer rights are inferred.

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