Overall Score
68.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#837)68.2
Performance(#1033)88.6
Camera(#594)93.3
Display(#969)88.4
Battery(#4408)25.5
Build(#659)81.6
Connectivity(#1812)68.4
Audio(#115)87.6
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
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, 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
Main Camera FeaturesColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@24/30fps HDR, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3140 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3140 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
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
ColorsBlue, Red, Black, Grey
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass