Sony · Xperia

Xperia 5 IV

Released September 2022

Sony's fourth Xperia 5 adds a 5,000 mAh battery, wireless charging and a 12 MP front camera in a 6.1-inch body.

Model history · 4 models, 2019–2022

Screen: 6.1″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Main camera: 12 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 5,000 mAh
Weight: 172 g

What reviewers say

Android Authority and Notebookcheck praised the compact design, cameras and multimedia features. Notebookcheck noted heat under load and the loss of the variable telephoto lens; both placed its price among the drawbacks.

From androidauthority.com and notebookcheck.net

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.1″
Resolution: 2520 × 1080
Sharpness: 449 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Display type: 6.1-inch 21:9 Full HD+ HDR OLED with 120 Hz refresh
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform
Storage type: 128 GB UFS; microSDXC up to 1 TB

Cameras

Main camera: 12 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: 12 MP
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 12 MP
Main camera: 12 MP, 24 mm equivalent, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch sensor
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP, 16 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.2
Telephoto camera: 12 MP, 60 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.4
Front camera: 12 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch sensor
Video recording: Cinematography Pro and Videography Pro; 4K HDR up to 120 fps on all rear lenses
Camera features: Photography Pro; real-time Eye AF and tracking on all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery: 5,000 mAh
Wireless charging: Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail: 5,000 mAh; USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging and Battery Share

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 172 g
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Height × width: 156 × 67 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Water resistance detail: Sony specifies IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust protection
Biometrics: Fingerprint sensor
Speakers: Full-stage stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 12

Connectivity

SIM: Dual nano-SIM
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C 3.2, 5 Gbps

Storage options

Storage
128 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Narrow 120 Hz OLED phone with stereo speakers
Wireless charging, headphone socket and microSD slot
Three rear cameras and 4K HDR video across all lenses

Cons

Variable telephoto lens of the Xperia 5 III is gone
Sustained workloads can make the phone warm

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
GooglePixel 7	6.3″	OLED, 90 Hz	Tensor G2	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	4,355 mAh	197 g	Oct 2022
GooglePixel 6a	6.1″	OLED, 60 Hz	Google Tensor	6 GB	128 GB	12.2 MP	–	4,410 mAh	178 g	Jul 2022
GooglePixel 7a	6.1″	OLED, 90 Hz	Tensor G2	8 GB	128 GB	64 MP	–	4,385 mAh	193.5 g	May 2023

Previous model: Xperia 5 III. Newer model: Xperia 5 V.

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