Sony · Xperia

Xperia 5

Released October 2019

Sony's first Xperia 5 brings the Xperia 1's triple-camera and 21:9 cinema approach to a narrower 6.1-inch OLED phone.

Screen: 6.1″
Display: OLED
Chip: Snapdragon 855
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Main camera: 12 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 3,140 mAh
Weight: 164 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor praised the narrow design, OLED screen and strong performance. Notebookcheck found the cameras and battery life weaker than expected; Tech Advisor liked the media experience but criticised the fingerprint reader and felt the overall value was hard to justify.

From notebookcheck.net and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.1″
Resolution: 2520 × 1080
Sharpness: 449 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Display type: 6.1-inch Full HD+ HDR OLED with 21:9 aspect ratio
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6 front and back
Display features: X1 for mobile, Creator mode and HDR remastering

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 855
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Storage type: 128 GB UFS; microSD expansion

Cameras

Main camera: 12 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: 12 MP
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Main camera: 12 MP, 26 mm equivalent wide lens with ƒ/1.6 aperture and Optical SteadyShot
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP, 16 mm equivalent ultra-wide lens
Telephoto camera: 12 MP, 52 mm equivalent telephoto lens
Front camera: 8 MP camera
Video recording: 4K HDR rear video with Cinema Pro controls
Camera features: Eye AF and up to 10 fps burst shooting with AF/AE tracking

Battery and charging

Battery: 3,140 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Sony Europe specifies a 3,140 mAh battery and USB Power Delivery charging

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 164 g
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Height × width: 158 × 68 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Colours: Blue, Red, Black, Grey
Water resistance detail: Sony specifies IP65/IP68; the capless USB port must be dry before charging
Biometrics: Side fingerprint reader
Speakers: Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 9 Pie

Connectivity

SIM: Nano-SIM; dual-SIM option in some markets
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C with headphone adaptor

Storage options

Storage
128 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Narrow body with a 6.1-inch OLED display
Snapdragon 855, three rear focal lengths and microSD expansion
IP65/IP68 protection and stereo speakers

Cons

Camera output was inconsistent in reviews
No headphone socket
Fingerprint reader divided reviewers

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy S10e	5.8″	OLED, 60 Hz	Exynos 9820	6 GB	128 GB	12 MP	–	3,100 mAh	150 g	Mar 2019
SamsungGalaxy A50s	6.4″	OLED	Exynos 9611	4 GB – 6 GB	128 GB	48 MP	–	4,000 mAh	169 g	Sept 2019
XiaomiPOCOPHONE F1	6.18″	LCD	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845	6 GB	64 GB – 128 GB	12 MP	–	4,000 mAh	182 g	Aug 2018

Newer model: Xperia 5 II.

Sources

Photo: uk.static.webuy.com

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