Overall Score
67.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#897)67.5
Performance(#889)70.8
Camera(#737)51.6
Display(#363)88.5
Battery(#3219)51.0
Build(#292)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia 5 II
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia 5 II features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass 6 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, weighing 163g and measuring 158 x 68 x 8 mm.
- Its 6.1-inch OLED display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU, supported by 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes three 12 MP lenses for wide, telephoto, and ultrawide shots, featuring optical image stabilization and 4K video recording capabilities.
- The 4000mAh battery supports 21W wired charging but lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10, it is upgradable to Android 12 and includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Black, Grey, Blue, and Pink.
- Special features include a 21:9 aspect ratio for cinematic viewing and dual SIM support.
- Overall, the Xperia 5 II combines premium build quality with high-end specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, September 17
Announced2020, September 17
Description5G not available in the US model
Display
Size6.1"
TypeOLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158 x 68 x 8 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
Weight163 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Grey, Blue, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 12
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 12
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes