The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is coming on May 13

Sony just officially confirmed the date of its Xperia 1 VIII unveiling – May 13 at 11:00 AM, Japan time. Sony didn’t really add much in the way of information, only saying that « when brilliance comes full circle, the next one is coming. »

It’s clear that Sony will announce its long-awaited next flagship, the Xperia 1 VIII, but Sony will also announce its high-res flagship full-frame camera, the A7r VI, as well as a new lens – the 100-400mm f/4.5 GM.

We know that the Xperia 1 VIII will usher in a new design, highlighted by a new square camera island, and a body that’s ever so slightly…