The only high-end flagship phone with a 3.5mm headphone jack in 2026! The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is coming.

Sony’s next-generation high-end flagship Xperia 1 VIII has officially received FCC certification, with the device model number PY7-30515Z.

Unlike all other mainstream flagship phones currently on the market, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII retains the extremely rare 3.5mm headphone jack. This means it will be the only high-end flagship phone on the market in 2026 to feature this interface.

Since Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone 7, global mobile phone manufacturers seem to have reached a tacit agreement, successively cutting off this physical interface. Many netizens believe that the manufacturers’ persistence is primarily aimed at boosting sales of their more profitable Bluetooth headphones.

In this environment, Sony’s insistence on including a headphone jack on the Xperia 1 VIII makes it a breath of fresh air in the mobile phone industry. It not only respects the traditional habits of wired headphone users but also further reinforces Sony’s unique positioning in the professional audio field.

In terms of industrial design, the Xperia 1 VIII underwent a radical transformation. Its rear camera module was changed from the traditional rectangular shape to a square design, and it housed a sophisticated triple-camera system. This was also the most significant leap in the appearance design of Sony’s flagship phones in recent years.

In terms of hardware configuration, the phone is expected to be equipped with Qualcomm’s fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra flagship platform. Its triple rear camera setup consists of 48MP lenses, covering the main camera, ultra-wide-angle, and telephoto lenses, aiming to provide a comprehensive professional-grade imaging experience.

Unfortunately, Sony has effectively withdrawn from the Chinese mainland mobile phone market since last year. Currently, Sony’s official Xperia service account is completely inactive, indicating that the new Xperia 1 VIII will definitely not be released in China.