… It is possible that Sony measured the frame’s thickness and didn’t take into account the raised glass front and back. It’s been almost a week since the Xperia 1 VIII launched, and the phone has already faced an AI camera controversy that just got worse with Sony’s response . …
… Samsung’s Galaxy AI Subscription Club with Samsung Care+ and theft protection also saw over 30% of buyers sign up. Samsung just proved that even a price hike and a display controversy can’t stop the Galaxy juggernaut. …
… Pricing only makes the Xperia’s position more difficult. Starting at £1,399 / €1,499, the Xperia 1 VIII enters direct competition with ultra-premium rivals like the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra , both of which pair larger batteries with even more aggressive camera hardware. …