Interesting enough, the company is not done yet for 2019. Earlier this week, Sony Mobile has quietly unveiled a new model called Xperia 8 which essentially a mid-range model that carries plenty of noticeable design characteristics of its older and higher-end siblings. For starters, there’s the now-signature 21:9 aspect ratio display which is equipped with 6.0-inch Full HD+ Triluminos panel. The Xperia 8 also comes with the dedicated Side Sense button which a feature that was originally introduced with Xperi XZ3. As for other parts of the phone, the Xperia 8 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, 4GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage, and 2760mAh battery that supports 18W fast charger. Instead of a triple rear camera system, the phone features a more modest dual camera setup with 12MP f/1.8 and 8MP f/2.4 cameras alongside an 8M f/2.0 selfie camera.
Also designed to withstand dust and water under the IP65/IP68 standard, the Xperia 8 will be only available in Japan for the time being though with a price tag of JPY 54,000 (~RM 2,108). For Xperia fans in Malaysia, they have to be content with the higher-end Xperia 1 and Xperia 5. (Source: Sony Japan via Xperia Blog.)
