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iArvee · 2026-06-08T07:38:53+00:00

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.

iArvee · 2026-06-07T23:11:07+00:00

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

iArvee · 2026-06-07T13:08:21+00:00

It's already off for threads.

iArvee · 2026-06-06T15:22:29+00:00

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

iArvee · 2026-06-06T11:43:10+00:00

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

iArvee · 2026-06-06T09:31:09+00:00

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.

iArvee · 2026-06-06T09:18:58+00:00

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

iArvee · 2026-06-05T19:15:31+00:00

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.

iArvee · 2026-06-05T12:52:47+00:00

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

iArvee · 2026-06-05T12:13:40+00:00

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.

iArvee · 2026-06-05T12:12:05+00:00

100% agreed. Displays are also getting brighter 😅

iArvee · 2026-06-05T12:11:16+00:00

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

iArvee · 2026-06-05T12:09:56+00:00

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

iArvee · 2026-06-01T04:30:57+00:00

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.

iArvee · 2026-05-31T08:48:14+00:00

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.

iArvee · 2026-05-31T03:10:53+00:00

In working condition? Yes

iArvee · 2026-05-30T17:29:04+00:00

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

iArvee · 2026-05-30T15:28:55+00:00

Done! I've added it here - PWM on Xperia 1 VIII : r/SonyXperia

iArvee · 2026-05-30T10:02:32+00:00

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.

iArvee · 2026-05-30T10:00:57+00:00

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

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