# Sony says Xperia 1 VIII sales strong, calls microSD and headphone jack ‘integral’ 2026-08-13T17:47:48+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Sony's Xperia 1 VIII is selling well despite its high price, company representatives told ITmedia Mobile. In Japan, the phone crossed JPY 200,000, while European prices stayed at €1,500 / £1,400 for the base model. Sony said sales have 'grown significantly' in Europe through stronger direct-to-consumer channels. Customer satisfaction is 'very high', according to Shohachi Ike and Eri Kitazawa. The company redesigned the camera island to fit a larger 48MP telephoto sensor, replacing the variable zoom mechanism of the Mark 7. Sony said the microSD slot and 3.5mm headphone jack are now 'integral' to Xperia's identity, based on customer surveys. However, Sony ruled out reviving the Xperia 5 series, saying it will focus only on the flagship 1 series and the budget 10 series. ## Coverage - gsmarena.com Tags: headphone jack, Japan, microSD, smartphones, Sony, Xperia Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sony-says-xperia-1-viii-sales-strong-calls-microsd-and-headphone-jack-integral/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sony-says-xperia-1-viii-sales-strong-calls-microsd-and-headphone-jack-integral/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.