The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has officially launched for pre-order in Europe, with shipping expected to begin in mid-June. This new flagship smartphone is available on Amazon UK and Amazon Germany, with a notable offer of a free pair of WH-1000XM6 headphones, which retail for €450. The Xperia 1 VIII will be available in a base model of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the higher-end 16GB RAM and 1TB storage version will be sold exclusively at Sony stores. Users can also choose from additional configurations, including 12GB/512GB and 16GB/512GB variants through third-party retailers outside Europe. The phone supports expandable storage via a microSD slot, a rare feature in modern smartphones. It is offered in three colors: Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, and Garnet Red. For those interested, a review of the Xperia 1 VIII is available, detailing its camera performance, display quality, battery life, and other features.