Xperia 5
Compact 21:9 flagship with triple cam and Snapdragon 855.
The Xperia 5 is a flagship Sony smartphone released Oct 2019, with a launch price of $799. It pairs the Snapdragon 855 with a 6.1" FHD+ 21:9 OLED HDR display, a 12 MP wide + 12 MP tele + 12 MP ultrawide main camera and a 3140 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 79/100 — Compact 21:9 outlier. Standout strengths: one-hand-friendly 21:9 form and genuine triple-cam flagship setup. Main trade-off: battery small for oled 21:9.
Compact 21:9 outlier.
Xperia 5 distilled the Xperia 1's 21:9 cinema format into a one-handable shell. Triple OIS cams, 855 silicon, and an OLED HDR display made it Sony's most balanced flagship of the late 2010s.
Read the full review- One-hand-friendly 21:9 form
- Genuine triple-cam flagship setup
- OLED HDR with BT.2020 colour
Full specifications
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How the Xperia 5 compares
| Xperia 5 | iPhone 15 | Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 79 | 79 | 80 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855 | Apple A16 Bionic | SD 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.1" FHD+ 21:9 OLED HDR | 6.1" OLED 60 Hz | 6.1" OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP wide + 12 MP tele + 12 MP ultrawide | 48 MP · f/1.6 | 48 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 3,349 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 | $999 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Xperia 5 released?
The Xperia 5 was released in Oct 2019.
How much does the Xperia 5 cost?
The Xperia 5 launched at $799 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Xperia 5 screen size and type?
The Xperia 5 has a 6.1" FHD+ 21:9 OLED HDR display.
What chipset does the Xperia 5 use?
The Xperia 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Xperia 5 have?
The Xperia 5 ships with 6 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xperia 5 battery capacity?
The Xperia 5 has a 3140 mAh battery.
What is the Xperia 5 main camera?
The Xperia 5 has a 12 MP wide + 12 MP tele + 12 MP ultrawide main camera.
Does the Xperia 5 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Xperia 5 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 12 MP 2x, OIS.
Is the Xperia 5 waterproof?
The Xperia 5 is rated IP65/68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the Xperia 5 have a headphone jack?
The Xperia 5 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Xperia 5 weigh?
The Xperia 5 weighs 164 g.
What colours does the Xperia 5 come in?
The Xperia 5 is available in 4 colours: Black, Grey, Blue, Red.
Is the Xperia 5 worth buying?
Xperia 5 distilled the Xperia 1's 21:9 cinema format into a one-handable shell. Triple OIS cams, 855 silicon, and an OLED HDR display made it Sony's most balanced flagship of the late 2010s. SpecEagle gives the Xperia 5 an editorial score of 79/100.
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