Overall Score
62.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#1846)62.7
Performance(#2560)64.8
Camera(#757)51.6
Display(#1915)79.5
Battery(#11746)43.5
Build(#824)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia 5
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia 5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 158 x 68 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 164 grams, utilizing Gorilla Glass 6 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame.
- Its 6.1-inch OLED display supports HDR BT.2020, offering a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels with a 21:9 aspect ratio, providing vibrant colors and sharp images.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming experiences.
- The camera system includes three 12 MP lenses, featuring wide, telephoto, and ultrawide capabilities, along with 5-axis OIS for stable video recording in 4K.
- The battery capacity is 3140 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging, though it lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 9.0, it is upgradable to Android 11, and includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, while it does not support 5G.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including Blue, Red, Black, and Grey.
- Notably, it does not have a headphone jack, which may be a consideration for some users.
- Overall, the Xperia 5 combines a premium build with solid performance and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, September 05
Announced2019, September 05
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.1"
TypeOLED, HDR BT.2020
Resolution1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, predictive dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, predictive PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 5-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@24/30fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3140 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3140 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158 x 68 x 8.2 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 in)
Weight164 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue, Red, Black, Grey
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat19 1600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo