5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot remain, and a few specific design touches, like a thick front bezel that fits stereo speakers, have stayed intact. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that’s defined the last four generations of Xperia phone. The 1 VIII doesn’t look much like any Xperia that’s come before. .
The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony’s flagship phone line.
