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Released: 2020, September 17

Sony Xperia 5 II

Overall Score

72.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#652)72.7
Performance(#1004)88.6
Camera(#323)96.5
Display(#751)91.7
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#659)81.6
Connectivity(#151)88.1
Audio(#115)87.6

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
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, 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
Main Camera FeaturesZeiss optics, color 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@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

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
ColorsBlack, Grey, Blue, Pink
Foldable
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass