The Sony Xperia 1 VIII price in UAE starts at AED 4,599 for the 12GB/256GB variant.
It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, has a 6.5 inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and carries a triple 48MP rear camera system with Zeiss optics and T* lens coating. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging, supports expandable storage via microSD, and carries a combined IP65 and IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
This model shares the same base chipset generation as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which uses a customized “for Galaxy” variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and both phones carry an identical 5,000mAh battery capacity.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Price in UAE
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII price in UAE starts at AED 4,599 for the 12GB/256GB model. A separate 16GB/256GB configuration is also tracked at a higher price. The table below shows the current tracked UAE prices for the Xperia 1 VIII.
For the 12GB tier, tracked UAE prices range from AED 4,599 to AED 4,799 across two retailers. The 16GB tier is only available at Amazon.ae. Match the RAM configuration to your needs before comparing on price alone.
Price last checked: 05 September 2026
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII Key Features
Zeiss Optics Across All Three Rear Cameras
According to GSMArena’s specification listing, the triple 48MP rear camera system uses Zeiss T* lens coating and color spectrum sensor technology across the main, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses.
Real Expandable Storage
According to ClickMobile’s buying guide, this model retains a microSDXC card slot in an era where most flagship phones have dropped expandable storage entirely.
A SIM Tray Without a Tool
The SIM tray can be opened without a SIM ejector tool, a small but practical convenience carried over from previous Xperia flagships.
Long-Term Software Support
This model is backed by up to 4 major Android OS updates alongside 6 years of security patches, a lengthy support window for a flagship-tier phone.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Full Specifications
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a 6.5 inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a triple 48MP rear camera with Zeiss optics, and a 5,000mAh battery. This model supports 5G and starts at AED 4,599 in the UAE.
Note: Sony does not appear to operate a dedicated official UAE product page for this model. Specifications on this page were verified across multiple independent technical sources and cross-checked against a live UAE retailer listing.
Where to Buy Sony Xperia 1 VIII in UAE
You can buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII in the UAE from Noon.com, Sharaf DG, and Amazon.ae. Among the retailers tracked by Egadget Tech, the phone starts at AED 4,599 at Noon.com for the 12GB/256GB configuration.
| Store | Price | Offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Noon.com LOWEST PRICE |
AED 4,599 | Graphite Black, 12GB/256GB confirmed | Buy from Noon.com |
Sharaf DG |
AED 4,799 | Native Gold, 12GB/256GB confirmed | Buy from Sharaf DG |
Amazon.ae |
AED 4,799 | 16GB/256GB confirmed, higher RAM tier | Buy from Amazon.ae |
Noon.com has the lowest tracked price at AED 4,599 for the 12GB tier. Amazon.ae is priced the same as Sharaf DG at AED 4,799, but for a higher 16GB RAM configuration rather than the 12GB tier. Match the RAM configuration to your needs before comparing on price alone.
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This page was last updated on 05 September 2026 by Durr e Ahsan Waqas. We may earn a commission if you purchase through our links, at no extra cost to you. All prices include VAT and are subject to change.