Testseek.com have collected 165 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia 5 2 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia 5 2.
October 2020
(85%)
165 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
26 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
850100165
The editors liked
Beautiful and unique design
Snappy performance
Great battery life
Powerful photo and video software
3.5mm audio jack and front-facing stereo speakers
IP68 rating
Amazing display
Class-leading audio experience
Good cameras if you can put in the work
Slimline
Compact body
Actually light too
Headphone jack
Stereo speakers
MicroSD card
Even a status LED
Smooth 120Hz display
Simple software implementation
Excellent battery life
120Hz or otherwise
Nice battery care features for who
Quality hardware
Impressive display
Refined software
Excellent battery
Solid cameras
Great for photography enthusiasts
Beautiful high-quality display
First Sony phone with 120Hz refresh rate screen
Very nice in the hand
A 120Hz OLED is always gonna be nice
And it's pretty pixel-dense at about 450 PPI
Snapdragon 865 with eight gigs of RAM is a solid combination
Sony has a light touch with software customization
120Hz display
Manual camera options
120Hz OLED screen
21
9 aspect ratio
Good cameras with nice Pro mode apps
IP rating for dust/water resistance
Slim design
5G support
Professional camera software
Good battery life
IP65/68 certified
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Slow charging speeds
21
9 ratio not for everyone
Average battery life
A bit overpriced
Late to market
Most basic of retail bundles
Display not as bright as key competitors
Charging is slower than most
No wireless option either
No 4K60 video recording in the native app
Cine Pro does require extra knowledge and more complex workflow to get to 4K60 and
Awkward shape
Not necessarily compact
Quite expensive
Confusing array of buttons
Real-time Eye AF could focus quicker
Must be a heck of a margin on this thing at almost $1
000
No wireless charging. No 5G despite compatible hardware
Abstract: Sony's 2020 flagship - the ultra-premium Xperia 1 II - has many strengths, but is ultimately a hard sell with its colossal $1,199/£1,099 price tag. The Xperia 5 range forms Sony's more sensibly priced flagship tier, with the new Xperia 5 II coming in at a...
The Sony Xperia 5 II is a smaller, less-expensive version of the Xperia 1 II. It offers most of the powerful features in a more comfortable and pocketable size. It's an ideal choice for media lovers, gamers, and budding photographers and cinematographers...
Slimline, compact body, actually light too, Headphone jack, stereo speakers, IP68 rating, microSD card, even a status LED, Smooth 120Hz display, simple software implementation, Excellent battery life, 120Hz or otherwise, nice battery care features for who
Most basic of retail bundles, Display not as bright as key competitors, Charging is slower than most, no wireless option either, No 4K60 video recording in the native app, Cine Pro does require extra knowledge and more complex workflow to get to 4K60 and
In a landscape with a single obvious rival, the Xperia 5 II is still going to have a hard time. We're convinced it's got a very capable camera system, battery life that you wouldn't expect from such a pocketable handset, a lovely display, and an almost co...
Published: 2020-12-03, Author: Bobby , review by: itpro.co.uk
There's very little to dislike about the Xperia 5II - aside from its confusing name. Much like the Pixel 4a, Sony has somehow managed to build a budget version that's arguably better than the original and, at £599, you'll actually save money by buying the...
Published: 2020-11-16, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great display,Good build quality,Power and performance,Sound quality
Camera setup is messy,Fingerprint scanner not great
The Sony Xperia 5 II has a lot going for it. It's a powerful handset, offering a compact form with a great display - including that faster refresh rate that's desirable for some - and great audio too.It's pretty good as a phone for gaming, too, coping wit...
Published: 2020-11-13, Author: David , review by: T3.com
Impressive screen, as usual,Excellent camera, as usual,Strong set of specifications,
Steep asking price, Display is tall and narrow, Awkward fingerprint sensor,
The Sony Xperia 5 II packs in a great screen, an excellent camera, decent battery life and plenty of performance into a phone that's on the expensive side but still worth considering - as long as you can take full advantage of all the features that it bri...
Beautiful 120Hz display, Stellar performance, Great battery life
Hit-and-miss cameras, Frustrating bloatware, No wireless charging
In a world where so many smartphones look similar, I have to admire Sony's desire to be different. Having a notch-less display and 3.5mm headphone jack is practically unheard of in 2020, but after using the Xperia 5 II I wish they were still on more phone...
Small form factor design, Decent screen, Solid performance, Decent portfolio of entertainment and gaming features,
Expensive when compared to rivals, Focus and shutter speeds a little slow,
The Xperia 5 II is a great, small-form-factor handset that will be more than good enough for most buyers. The only downside is that it feels a little expensive when compared to its closest Samsung and OnePlus rivals which now have more affordable options...
