Latest Xperia 1 VIII renders confirm new camera island design

Posted on April 7, 2026, 4 p.m.

Sony’s upcoming Xperia 1 VIIIappearedin a set of case renders last week, showcasing a boldly redesigned camera island and a punch-hole cutout display. Well, we now have an updated computer-aided design (CAD) look at the next Xperia flagship, which once again confirms the previously leaked design.

Latest Xperia 1 VIII renders confirm new camera island

This is the second source showcasing a square-shaped camera island housing three camera sensors. The design is reminiscent of theOnePlus 10 Pro, though we should once again remember that these are merely renders and not the phone’s final design. Then again, this is the second source showing said back design.

Xperia 1 VIII new camera island design render

The new batch of renders also shows the front side of the device with the usual-sized bezels and front-facing camera integrated into the top part, and stereo speakers. This is a departure from the previous renders, which showcased a punch-hole cutout. Xperia 1 VIII may bring a familiar look up front

Xperia 1 VIII front punch-hole camera render

Insider Sony watermark on dark textured phone corner.

According to the latest rumors, Xperia 1 VIII will bring an updated triple camera setup consisting of 48MP sensors. The ultrawide one will be the same as on theXperia 1 VII, but the main and telephoto modules are said to bring updates. We’re expecting a larger main shooter alongside a new telephoto sensor in the 1/3" to 1/2" size. Xperia 1 VIII CAD renders