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Sony Xperia 1 VIII CAD renders show a slightly wider, thicker phone with a square camera island, replacing the iconic vertical strip.
The latest CAD renders confirm that the Sony Xperia 1 VIII will be marginally larger than its predecessor and will abandon the vertical rear‑camera strip for a square‑shaped camera island, signaling a notable design shift for the flagship line [2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.9 mm × 74.4 mm × 8.58 mm (slightly wider, thicker, shorter) |
| Camera bump height | 2.79 mm (total thickness 11.37 mm) |
| Display | 6.5‑inch flat panel, unchanged size |
| Design change | Square camera island replaces vertical strip; bezels return |
The CAD files released by My Mobiles and OnLeaks detail that the Xperia 1 VIII measures 161.9 mm tall, 74.4 mm wide and 8.58 mm thick—compared with the Xperia 1 VII’s 162 mm × 74 mm × 8.2 mm [2]. The modest increase in width (0.4 mm) and thickness (0.38 mm) is largely attributed to a larger rear‑camera module. The new camera island stands 2.79 mm high, pushing the overall device thickness to 11.37 mm, more than a millimetre above the VII’s 9.3 mm total with its 1.1 mm bump [2].
All leaked renders now show the classic vertical camera strip replaced by a square‑shaped island housing three sensors, a layout reminiscent of recent OnePlus flagships [3][5]. The front of the phone retains uniform top and bottom bezels, with the selfie camera embedded in the top bezel rather than a punch‑hole or notch, preserving Sony’s “no‑cutout” aesthetic [2][5].
The redesign marks the first rear‑camera architecture change since the original Xperia 1 launched in 2019, suggesting Sony may be aligning its flagship with broader industry trends toward larger sensors and multi‑lens modules [5]. While the display size remains at 6.5 inches, the added bulk could also accommodate a bigger battery—a frequent request from Xperia enthusiasts—though this remains speculative [5].
The renders confirm that Sony is ready to break with its long‑standing vertical camera strip, opting for a more conventional square island that may enable higher‑resolution sensors and improved low‑light performance. Whether this design shift will resonate with the brand’s niche audience remains to be seen.
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