From PC Mag: Sony avoided a major redesign of its flagship smartphone for over half a decade, keeping the same look since 2020’s Xperia 1 II. Rather than vertically oriented cameras, Sony is now moving to a raised camera island at the top left of the rear of the new Xperia 1 VIII.
The redesign is to accommodate an exciting telephoto camera upgrade, which Sony says is four times more powerful than its last-gen option at 1/1.56-inch, enabling improved low-light shooting. The aperture is f/2.8, and the focal length is 70mm.
Alongside the telephoto are two more cameras with specs similar to the last-gen phone, as well as a flash and an emblazoned Sony logo. The main camera is a 48MP shooter with an F/1.9 aperture, while the ultrawide is a 48MP with a 104-degree field of view. The front of the phone has a 12MP selfie camera.
New AI-powered camera features inspect the scene and make suggestions on how to shoot better, such as adjusting color tones, lens effects, or adding bokeh. It sounds similar to how Camera Coach works on the Google Pixel 10 Pro series.
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