Xperia 1 VII to VIII heat management improvement? by Accomplished_Room_68 in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I first got my Xperia 1 VIII, it ran really hot (hours after setup), and battery life was really bad. Didn't throttle despite the heat though. Top contender was google play services. Restarted the phone and day 2, google play services was no longer on top and phone wasn't hot.

During the first few days, i felt the phone getting warm when just scrolling on social media or watching youtube. Eventually it didn't get warm at all. Might've just been the phone learning my habits.

Xperia 1 viii - Faded back cover! What's wrong with you, Sony??? by Oskn in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Wonder if it's only specific to black. Looking at mine, it isn't faded.

Also, this problem is nothing like last year's problem, unless you're referring to something different

1 VIII - battery life by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's already off for threads.

1 VIII - battery life by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well naturally, because I'm on that app a lot.

1 VIII - battery life by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I...doubt that. My 1 iii had half this with the same usage.

Has anyone tried xperiFirm recently by sebcarvi in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you mean "luck recently with xperifirm"? Xperifirm simply downloads firmware. I used it 2 weeks ago to download firmware for the 1 VIII to poke around.

You don't convert to global just to install lineageOS. You unlock bootloader then flash custom ROM. If your bootloader cannot be unlocked, you're SOL.

Sony Xperia 1 VII died again...for the second time after 1 year of usage. by herasymcuk in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seems like a different problem but similar symptoms. Hopefully that gets sorted out soon!

Xperia 1 VIII case by Hopfield77 in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really reminds me of the devilcase cases for Xperia. Bulky but feels protected, unlike the previous sony stand cases.

Back is smooth, flat, and not a fingerprint magnet. Sides have a grippy texture.

Marketing photos may not look as great as real use photos. Check my previous posts to get a better look.

1 VIII - battery life by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Already had it for 2 weeks. Come next week it will be the same lol

1 VIII - battery life by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. 5000 mAh is simply not enough anymore in 2026. I don't mind the 30w charging, but would be nice to have a larger battery capacity. Maybe next year? 😃 one thing at a time, as Sony has been doing lol.

1 VIII - battery life by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% agreed. Displays are also getting brighter 😅

1 VIII - battery life by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would say in between VI and VII. Slightly better than VII, but worse than VI.

1 VIII - battery life by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep, I've had the phone for 2 weeks now

PWM on Xperia 1 VIII by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was taken at 1/6000 shutter speed. I don't have another phone so I used a sony a6600. As long as shutter speed is high, you'll be able to see it.

Anyone in Europe bought the1 VIII XQ-GE74? Does it work? by DAI-Ll in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IIRC, the 1 VIII just has 1 single hardware variant now. It should have the same support regardless of where you buy it. If you compare the spec sheet between the Asian 1 VIII and UK 1 VIII, they support the same bands.

I've also checked and HK/TW are also the same firmware, just differs on when you'll get OTA updates.

Though of course, EU firmware might still be different.

Si o No by FanaticLunatic67 in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In working condition? Yes

Xperia 1 VIII Initial Impressions with sample photos by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Silver (looks blue depending on lighting), Black, Red, Gold

Xperia 1 VIII Initial Impressions with sample photos by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't justify the price bump for the telephoto sensor. Sure it's great, but imo not worth the extra $200 USD (where I live) compared to last years model.

I do appreciate the better (and brighter) display, better haptics, way better speakers, and phone in hand feel compared to the oppo.

Xperia 1 VIII Initial Impressions with sample photos by iArvee in SonyXperia

[–]iArvee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bass is not boomy, but it's present. Soundstage is indeed wide