Sony ’s Xperia phones have rarely looked boring, but they’ve often felt too reserved for their own good. The latest Xperia 1 VIII leak changes that, with official-looking images showing Sony’s next premium phone in shades that actually want attention. In a crowded high-end Android market, the first impression now has to work harder. Sony’s next phone still needs the usual flagship strengths, but a sharper visual identity gives it a better chance of standing out. The leaked images, shared by Sumaho Digest , reportedly show the Xperia 1 VIII in Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, and Native Gold. There’s still a problem, as the same leak points to a possible price bump and a camera change that could irritate longtime Xperia fans, especially if Sony moves away from continuous optical zoom. Is this Sony loosening up The new leak is interesting because the hardware design doesn’t seem dramatically different.…