Sony Xperia 1 VIII256 GB · Graphite Black · XQGE54B.GC · UK nano-SIM + eSIM- Weight
- 200 gThis one: 197 g
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5This one: Snapdragon 8 Elite
256 GB · Slate Black · UK nano-SIM + eSIM · Sony part XQFS54EUKCB.GC
Sony’s Xperia 1 VII in Slate Black combines a 6.5-inch 120 Hz OLED display with 12 GB of physical RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. Its UK configuration supports nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separately purchased microSDXC storage up to 2 TB.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
A dedicated telephoto camera is documented alongside the main and ultra-wide modules, with effective and recorded resolutions distinguished.
The manufacturer explicitly lists Qi wireless charging, Battery Share and USB 3.2 at up to 5 Gbps with DisplayPort output.
The advertised two-day battery duration is a manufacturer mixed-use claim; it does not establish continuous-video endurance or an independent battery-test result.
Numeric charging wattage and time to 50% are not established in the retained specification; USB PD support alone does not supply those values.
Exact configuration: 256 GB · Slate Black · XQFS54EUKCB.GC · UK nano-SIM + eSIM
47 specifications in 9 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Manufacturer published quantity for the selected configuration.
SourceManufacturer published quantity for the selected configuration.
SourceManufacturer maximum refresh claim; content and settings affect operation. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio is distinct from resolution. No unlisted peak luminance is inferred.
SourceNominal internal storage; space available to the user is lower.
SourcePhysical RAM only; storage-backed virtual RAM is separate.
SourceExact published mobile platform; chipset identity does not establish an independent performance score.
SourcePublished internal capacity includes system use; microSD is sold separately. Virtual RAM is storage-backed and is not added to physical RAM.
SourceSeparately sold card; nominal supported upper capacity, not included internal storage.
SourceEffective sensor, full-aspect and output-recording quantities are kept separate. Hybrid zoom and sensor crops are not additional physical cameras or optical zoom ratios.
SourceEffective sensor resolution; separate full-aspect and recorded-output quantities are retained in the camera description.
SourceEffective sensor resolution; published still recording is 12 MP for this module, not the full effective count.
SourcePublished front-camera resolution; autofocus or optical stabilisation is not inferred.
SourceThe Xperia 1 VIII distinguishes 48 MP effective from 12 MP still recording; the Xperia 1 VII lists 12 MP for its optical-zoom telephoto module.
SourceThe exact specification and model feature page identify a dedicated telephoto module. Digital or sensor-crop modes are not counted as more cameras.
SourceManufacturer-listed modes. Lens, resolution, HDR and other settings can constrain combinations; this does not assert every mode is available on every camera simultaneously.
SourceSony explicitly lists Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye for videography. This positive does not assert optical stabilisation on every rear module.
SourcePublished manufacturer capacity; not a measured runtime or a watt-hour quantity.
SourceQi wireless charging is explicitly listed; a compatible charger is required. This does not establish Qi2, MagSafe or an unspecified wattage.
SourceManufacturer battery capacity and supported charging families. Unlisted numeric charging wattage, time to 50%, and continuous-video endurance remain unverified. The advertised two-day duration is a mixed-use claim, not 48 hours of continuous video.
SourceThe retained exact-model sources do not establish a continuous-video duration. Sony’s two-day mixed-use claim cannot be converted into this metric.
SourceA numeric time to 50% charge with its adapter/test conditions is not established by the retained exact-model evidence. USB PD support alone does not establish it.
SourceThe retained specification names USB Power Delivery fast charging without establishing a numeric charging-power limit for this exact configuration.
SourceExplicitly listed manufacturer feature; unlisted output wattage and compatibility are not inferred.
SourceA numeric Qi power limit is not established by the retained exact-model evidence; generic Qi support cannot supply a wattage.
SourceMagSafe support is not established by the retained exact-model evidence. Qi support or a magnetic accessory does not establish it.
SourceQi2 support and a numeric Qi2 power limit are not established by the retained exact-model evidence.
SourceManufacturer body figure for this exact model; not a package weight.
SourceManufacturer published body dimensions; camera protrusion and rounding basis are not separately specified here.
SourceManufacturer published quantity for the selected configuration.
SourceManufacturer published quantity for the selected configuration.
SourceManufacturer published quantity for the selected configuration.
SourceSelected UK catalogue colour. The official photograph is retained unmodified; any other finishes shown in a family photograph are not this selected configuration.
SourceManufacturer laboratory rating. Sony warns against immersing the device for use, seawater, salt water, chlorinated water and drinks. Its stated water test uses tap water at 1.5 metres for 30 minutes. The capless USB port must be dry before charging; resistance is not a guarantee against every liquid exposure.
SourcePositive published standards and bands; operation depends on region, network and compatible equipment. Unlisted capabilities are not treated as absent.
SourceThe manufacturer expressly lists Wi-Fi 7.
SourceExact manufacturer version wording; a later version is not claimed as the specific installed implementation.
SourceExplicitly listed with SBC, AAC and Auracast; compatible counterpart equipment and settings are required.
SourceExplicitly listed feature; specific payment services or carrier features are not implied.
SourceCompatible cable/adapter and output equipment are required for the listed video output.
SourceExplicit exact-model audio feature; compatible wired headphones are separate.
SourceSource-listed audio features; codecs and content need compatible equipment/services. A file-format list is not substituted for a Bluetooth codec claim.
SourceSelected XQ-FS54 supports one nano-SIM plus eSIM, or two active eSIMs; the XQ-FS72 two-nano-SIM/no-eSIM variant is not substituted. eSIM setup and network service depend on the operator.
SourceThe selected regional model explicitly accepts one physical nano-SIM, so it is not eSIM-only. Regional models with two physical SIMs are not substituted.
SourcePublished manufacturer support commitment, not a new support period starting on this catalogue check. Remaining updates and support depend on launch and purchase timing; the supplied software can vary by update state.
SourceThe operating system listed by Sony for the model; this is not a claim that every currently supplied or updated unit runs this version.
SourceManufacturer-listed sensor; no unlisted face-recognition security level is inferred.
SourceMore of the nearest checked phones by key specifications, for a side-by-side comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S24+256 GB · Cobalt Violet · UK SM-S926BZVDEUBCompare the two
Samsung Galaxy S24+UK SM-S926BZKDEUB · Onyx Black · 256 GBCompare the two
Samsung Galaxy S24+UK SM-S926BZADEUB · Marble Grey · 256 GBCompare the two
Samsung Galaxy S24+UK SM-S926BZYDEUB · Amber Yellow · 256 GBCompare the two
Samsung Galaxy S24+ (Online Exclusive)UK SM-S926BLGDEUB · Jade Green · 256 GBCompare the two
Samsung Galaxy S24+ (Online Exclusive)UK SM-S926BLBDEUB · Sapphire Blue · 256 GBCompare the two
Samsung Galaxy S24+ (Online Exclusive)UK SM-S926BZODEUB · Sandstone Orange · 256 GBCompare the two
Samsung Galaxy S26+UK SM-S947BZKDEUB · Black · 256 GBCompare the two