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General

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Series

Signature1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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.

XT2603-2, PBAB0000GB, PBAB0001GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU fiche identifies XT2603-2. Maker UK per-SKU objects identify bare Carbon PBAB0000GB and bare Martini Olive PBAB0001GB. PBAB0050GB is a Violet Indigo phone-plus-earbuds order bundle, not a handset model code, so it is not copied into model_numbers.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact model signature (XT2603-2), registration 2548993.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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, GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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

PANTONE Martini Olive, PANTONE Carbon, PANTONE Violet Indigo1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 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 pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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.

June 20321Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact UK grouped Security Updates row states 6+ years until 06/2032. Month precision is preserved. Marketing footnote 1 instead says up to seven years from global launch and the original review describes 2033. Duration is disputed and omitted. Seven OS upgrades is a generation count and is not converted into OS-support years.

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.

162.1mm1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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.

76.4mm1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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

Thickness

6.99mm1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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.

186g(6.6 oz)1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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 pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly names aircraft-grade aluminium. Linen-inspired and twill-inspired back textures do not establish a material enum, so back_material is omitted.

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Front

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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.

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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

IP68, IP691Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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

1.5m1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker footnote 9 specifies controlled fresh-water immersion up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes. Not sea water or operation while submerged. EU fiche independently agrees on depth.

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 pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Same explicit controlled fresh-water 30-minute limit. IP69 high-temperature jets have a separate 30-second scope.

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MIL-STD-810

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker footnote 10 publishes testing against 16 categories and 14 MIL-STD-810H procedures. It is not a military-issued certification or a future-performance guarantee.

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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-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Selected UK specification expressly states dual SIM as one nano-SIM plus eSIM. Maximum simultaneously active eSIM profiles is unstated. Global manual two-physical-SIM wording is explicitly model-dependent and is not transferred.

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.

6.8in(17.3 cm)1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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

1264 × 2780px1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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

Pixel density

449.1ppi=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

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies LTPO in the display technology row. Minimum refresh frequency is unstated and is not inferred from LTPO.

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

Display type (as published)

Extreme AMOLED1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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.

165Hz1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 165 Hz. Footnote 5 says actual rate varies by app/content and mode settings.

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.

360Hz1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 360 Hz touch sampling. It is not labelled instant sampling. Continuous conditions are unstated.

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.

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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.

6,200nits1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker 6200-nit peak claim. Window, duration and precise operating mode are unstated. Separate review white-grid and HDR values are not substituted.

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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.

10bits1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 20265Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review explicitly lists actual display HDR support Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. Maker independently publishes Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

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PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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

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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

Android 161Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker selected product and original Android 16 guide agree with the original European Android 16 review. Later Android releases are not substituted.

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.

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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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 51Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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

3nm1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker product feature paragraph explicitly states 3 nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

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CPU cores

85Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 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.

AMotorola Signature

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Prime	3.8
6	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Performance	3.3

Source5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review identifies two Oryon Gen 3 Prime cores at 3.8 GHz and six Gen 3 Performance cores at its published rounded 3.3 GHz. No unproved 3.32 GHz replacement.

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

3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 8295Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original European 16 GB/512 GB Android 16 unit identifies Adreno 829 for Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. No generic Elite-series GPU copied.

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

16GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Selected UK maker explicitly states installed 16 GB LPDDR5X. No generic support-page 12 GB or virtual RAM is inherited.

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.

512GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 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

UFS 4.11Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Selected maker explicitly states 512 GB UFS 4.1. All retained color/configuration rows are the same capacity.

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.

AMotorola Signature

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.6	1/1.28"	Yes	Not available	84°	Sony LYTIA 828
Ultrawide	50	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	122°	Not available
Periscope telephoto	50	2.4	Not available	Yes	3×	33°	Sony LYTIA 600

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Three physical rear imaging cameras plus one front. Multispectral 3-in-1 light sensor and flash do not add imaging lenses. Maker OIS is explicit for main and periscope. Quad Pixel pitches 2.44/1.28/1.6 micrometres are effective binned values, so physical pixel pitches are omitted. Generic/omnidirectional autofocus statements are not guessed into a typed AF enum.

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

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=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.

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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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.

100×1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 100x Super Zoom Pro is an AI-assisted digital range, distinct from the physical 3x periscope. No optical-equivalent crop is added as a lens.

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Flash

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Camera features

Macro, Super Zoom Pro1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Macro is explicitly available on physical ultrawide and telephoto. Super Zoom Pro belongs to the periscope. Unscoped generic software and Google Photos editing features are not assigned to every rear lens.

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.

AMotorola Signature

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	Not available
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	240

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker primary capture table explicitly publishes 8K, 4K 120 fps slow motion and FHD 240 fps slow motion. Main LYTIA 828 is independently named for 8K capture. Maker 8K 30 fps and review prose up to 8K 24 fps conflict, while review header repeats 30. Maximum 8K FPS is omitted rather than selected. Slow-motion lens scope is unstated. Advertised 4K 120/FHD 240 slow-motion capture modes do not explicitly establish native sensor-captured versus interpolated frame rates. The optional native slow-motion scalar is omitted.

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

7680 × 4320px=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 pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes Dolby Vision recording at 8K 30, 4K 60/30 and FHD 60/30 fps. Display Dolby Vision is separate. Maximum 8K frame rate remains disputed. Slow-motion HDR scope is unstated.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

AMotorola Signature

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor
Main	50	2	Sony LYTIA 500

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker 50 MP Sony LYTIA 500 and f/2.0. Generic autofocus is published, but its type is unstated. Effective 1.2-micrometre Quad Pixel pitch is not stored as physical pitch.

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.

AMotorola Signature

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

Source5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Secondary Camera specification explicitly publishes front video up to 4K 60 fps. Rear 8K and slow-motion rates are not inherited.

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

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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

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

Audio features

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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.

31Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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, DCS, PCS1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker publishes GSM bands 2/3/5/8, normalized to their standard PCS/DCS/GSM850/GSM900 names. No region union.

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.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker WCDMA bands do not independently establish HSPA enhancement.

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.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n80, n81, n83, n84, n89, n941Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact selected maker NR list includes supplementary uplink bands n80/n81/n83/n84/n89/n94. Their presence is not a claim that each is a standalone downlink network.

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

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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

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Wi-Fi calling

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026

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

6.01Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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 pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 2 identifies the physical NFC area and excludes Japan. Selected EU/GB maker expressly supports NFC. Japan hardware is not merged.

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, Galileo1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker lists GPS, GLONASS and Galileo. Assisted-location protocols AGPS/LTEPP/SUPL are not counted as additional satellite systems. Frequency support is unstated.

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 pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdfRead 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 3.2 Gen 15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact equipment paragraph identifies USB 3.2 Gen 1, corroborating maker generic USB 3.2. Connector shape is separately USB-C.

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.

Ultrasonic, under-display1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Selected maker explicitly states on-screen ultrasonic fingerprint reader.

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.

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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

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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.

AI Key2Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 1 explicitly labels additional AI Key separately from volume buttons and power. Ordinary controls and onscreen shortcuts are excluded.

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

Haptic motor

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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.

5,100mAh1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 20263EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 rated 5100 mAh. Maker typical 5200 is separately typed.

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.

5,200mAh1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker footnote 8 explicitly defines 5200 mAh typical batch-average capacity and 5100 mAh rated minimum. Exact EU fiche independently proves rated 5100.

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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

Silicon-carbon1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly names silicon-carbon battery.

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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.

AMotorola Signature

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	52
Video playback	28
Gaming	18
Audio playback	57

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Selected UK maker claims mixed use 52 h, continuous video playback 28 h, uninterrupted gaming 18 h and music streaming 57 h. Footnote 7 identifies approximate manufacturer profiles under optimal network conditions. Music is streaming, not local MP3. Exact brightness/firmware settings for individual rows are unstated. EU 52 h is a separate standardized endurance measurement.

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.

90W1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker publishes 90 W TurboPower handset charging. EU required 90 W adapter output and footnote 6 separately sold 68 W charger are not used as handset-input proof.

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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.

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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 pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdfRead 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

50W1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker publishes 50 W TurboPower wireless handset charging. Generic Qi compatibility does not prove a 50 W Qi standard or Qi2/magnetic qualification.

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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.

Qi2Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 271 explicitly says to use a Qi-certified wireless charger. This is generic Qi compatibility, not Qi2 or 50 W standards certification.

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.

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

10W1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly separates 10 W wireless reverse output from handset wireless input.

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Reverse wired

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly publishes 5 W wired reverse output, distinct from wireless reverse and input charging.

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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 pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact UK complete In the Box list has no charger. Footnote 6 identifies a separately sold charger. Global manual may-include-a-charger wording is not transferred into this UK box.

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.

2,908points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major CPU single-core 2908, exact European 16 GB/512 GB Android 16 review unit. Current 6.7 heading does not prove original March 2026 minor.

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.

9,678points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 CPU multi-core 9678. No other benchmark version mixed.

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.

5,613points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 5613, not Unlimited 5533 or stress-test stability. App minor and run settings are unstated.

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.

2,259,643points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total 2259643, exact European 16/512 GB Android 16 unit. Manufacturer score above 3 million uses another/unproved version and is not substituted.

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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.

1,547nits5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Motorola-Signature-review-DxO-award-winning-attack-on-Apple-and-Samsung.1237925.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026X-Rite i1Pro 3 white-grid average 1547 nits. APL18 2120 and HDR 4542 are separate conditions, not merged into the full-grid result. Manufacturer 6200 is a separate claim. Fractional primary flicker 120.2 Hz is omitted from the integer PWM field instead of rounded. Exact tested European 16 GB/512 GB Android 16 unit. Exact firmware build and auto/manual brightness setting are unstated.

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

A3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 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.

52h3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 8 publishes whole 52 h. No label minute precision inferred.

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.

1,200cycles3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 9 default-settings endurance 1200 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

B3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Repairability class

B3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 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.

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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

Motorola Signature, USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable, Guides, SIM tool, Protective case, Fragranced Signature packaging1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact UK manufacturer list contains handset, c-c cable, guides, SIM tool, protective case and Signature packaging fragrance. Fragrance means scented packaging, not a separate perfume bottle. Gift watch/earbuds marketing images and order bundles are not inserted into the handset box.

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Links

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Product page

www.motorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mf1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 5 October 2026Exact UK product PBAB0001GB has 16 GB/512 GB, not the 12 GB memory shown on a generic support page. Grouped product specifications and per-SKU classifications were read from the original public page. Generic/model-dependent manual features are not treated as unconditional hardware.

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.motorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mf1Maker product pagemotorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/signature/pmipmje43mfRead 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

help.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdf2Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/6200/16/pdf/help-motorola-signature-16-global-en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact original 398-page Android 16 Motorola Signature user guide. Hardware diagrams and charging sections were opened. Pen, FM radio and other generic chapters are not treated as unconditional device features.

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.

25489933EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

2years3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2548993_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU supplier minimum guarantee item 25: 24 months. Legal minimum update availability 6 years is a different basis and is not converted into launch-policy years.

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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