Sony
Sony Xperia 5 V
Compact flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and creator-focused cameras
- Display: 6.1-inch OLED
- Battery: 5000mAh
Price
$799 – $999
Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.
Editor score8.9/10
Reader average will appear after the first published user review.
Overview
Sony Xperia 5 V delivers flagship performance in a compact body with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, OLED display, Exmor T camera sensor, stereo speakers, microSD support and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Verdict
What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.
Pros
- Compact flagship design
- Excellent battery life
- MicroSD support
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Great camera quality
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Expensive
- Limited availability
Full specifications
Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.
| OS | Android 13 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| HDR | HDR OLED |
| NFC | Yes |
| RAM | 8GB |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| LDAC | Yes |
| Build | Glass Front/Back |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Platinum Silver |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Status | Available |
| Weight | 182g |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED |
| Network | 2G,3G,4G,5G |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Charging | 30W USB PD |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
| Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm |
| Dimensions | 154 x 68 x 8.6 mm |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resolution | 2520 x 1080 |
| Ultra Wide | 12MP |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Side Mounted |
| Main Camera | 52MP Exmor T OIS |
| Memory Card | microSDXC |
| Rear Camera | 52MP + 12MP |
| Creator Mode | Yes |
| Display Type | FHD+ HDR OLED |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Release Date | September 2023 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Pixel Density | 449 ppi |
| Video Recording | 4K HDR 120fps |
| Water Resistance | IP65/IP68 |
| Always-On Display | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| AI Scene Detection | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes |
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