Xperia 5 V

Released September 2023

Sony's Xperia 5 V moves to a larger 48 MP effective main sensor and drops the dedicated telephoto camera.

Model history · 5 models, 2019–2023

Screen: 6.1″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Main camera: 48 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 5,000 mAh
Weight: 182 g

What reviewers say

GSMArena and Notebookcheck praised the camera quality, battery life, OLED screen and stereo speakers. Both noted the high price and limited 128 GB storage; GSMArena also flagged throttling under peak load and the removal of the telephoto camera.

From gsmarena.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 2

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform
Storage type: 128 GB UFS; microSDXC up to 1 TB

Cameras

Main camera: 48 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 12 MP
Main camera: 48 MP effective Exmor T sensor, 1/1.35 inch, ƒ/1.9; 12 MP binned 24 mm photos and 48 mm in-sensor zoom
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP, 16 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.2
Front camera: 12 MP, 24 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.0
Video recording: 4K HDR video up to 120 fps; S-Cinetone for mobile and Video Pro
Camera features: Photography Pro; up to 30 fps AF/AE burst, Eye AF and real-time tracking

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: 182 g
Thickness: 8.6 mm
Height × width: 154 × 68 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 13

Connectivity

SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM; dual-SIM capable
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio
NFC: Yes
USB: USB-C 3.2, 5 Gbps

Storage options

Storage
128 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Narrow 6.1-inch 120 Hz OLED body
5,000 mAh battery, wireless charging, microSD and headphone socket
Larger Exmor T main sensor with 2x in-sensor zoom

Cons

No dedicated telephoto lens
128 GB storage in the UK configuration

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
GooglePixel 7a	6.1″	OLED, 90 Hz	Tensor G2	8 GB	128 GB	64 MP	–	4,385 mAh	193.5 g	May 2023
GooglePixel 8	6.2″	OLED, 120 Hz	Tensor G3	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	4,575 mAh	187 g	Oct 2023
GooglePixel 8a	6.1″	OLED, 120 Hz	Tensor G3	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	64 MP	–	4,492 mAh	189 g	May 2024

Previous model: Xperia 5 IV.

Sources

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Xperia 5 V front and rear finish line-up in Platinum Silver, Blue and Black: Sony Japan launch release

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