Super-tall screen is unique, Versatile triple-camera setup, Excellent battery life, Speedy and powerful, More comfortable size than Xperia 1
Spotty fingerprint sensor, Screen doesn't get bright enough, No wireless charging, Feels very expensive
If you love Sony's design aesthetic and don't mind spending extra for it, then the Xperia 5 delivers a fine overall experience.It has a couple of key weaknesses, most notably the fingerprint sensor and screen brightness, but it packs plenty of power, the...
Super-tall screen is unique, Versatile triple-camera setup, Excellent battery life, Speedy and powerful, More comfortable size than Xperia 1
Spotty fingerprint sensor, Screen doesn't get bright enough, No wireless charging, Feels very expensive
If you love Sony's design aesthetic and don't mind spending extra for it, then the Xperia 5 delivers a fine overall experience.It has a couple of key weaknesses, most notably the fingerprint sensor and screen brightness, but it packs plenty of power, the...
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Published: 2020-04-17, Author: Adam , review by: tomsguide.com
Elegant design, Reasonable price, 21:9 aspect ratio is useful, Supports most networks unlocked
Frustrating ergonomics, Underwhelming triple cameras, Dim display, Unimaginative software, No wireless charging
With the Xperia 5, Sony has once again built a phone that is serviceable in most respects, though you'd have a hard time recommending it over other options.The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a bit more expensive, but better in practically every way — especially in...
Published: 2020-02-27, Author: Jennifer , review by: toptenreviews.com
Ideal aspect ratio for movies, Good speakers, Speedy processor
No headphones included, Average battery life
The Sony Xperia 5 is a great smartphone for gamers and avid movie watchers, but it lacks a high-quality camera and things are fairly standard elsewhere...
Published: 2020-01-22, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Accurate exposure and smooth adaption, Well-controlled noise, Effective stabilization
Autofocus instabilities, Limited dynamic range, Noticeable judder outdoors, Frame shifts during panning, White balance instabilities
More forgiving on the wallet and retaining the same triple-camera setup as the flagship Xperia 1, the Xperia 5 will be welcomed by budget-conscious Sony smartphone enthusiasts after ultra-wide and telephoto capabilities in their phone. Aside from a few mi...
Published: 2020-01-22, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Accurate exposure and smooth adaption, Well-controlled noise, Effective stabilization
Autofocus instabilities, Limited dynamic range, Noticeable judder outdoors, Frame shifts during panning, White balance instabilities
More forgiving on the wallet and retaining the same triple-camera setup as the flagship Xperia 1, the Xperia 5 will be welcomed by budget-conscious Sony smartphone enthusiasts after ultra-wide and telephoto capabilities in their phone. Aside from a few mi...
Three separate cameras and sensors, Color Look options
Odd aspect ratio when shooting video with Cinema Pro
We were hoping that the Sony Xperia 5 and its video-centric feature set would show us that the capabilities of a smartphone can compete with the quality of a dedicated camera. Although we wouldn't see someone using this phone in lieu of an interchangeable...
Published: 2019-11-22, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com
Accurate exposure indoors and outdoors, Wide depth-of-field focus, Good stabilization, High detail both indoors and outdoors
Strong pink and orange color casts, Unstable white balance, Strong noise in all conditions, Strong color fringing and hue shift artifacts, Moving texture is visible
Excellent focus and accurate exposure ensure that selfies from the Xperia 5 are sharp, with good brightness. Many problems with color, noise and artifacts, together with acceptable but average results for texture, flash, and bokeh have affected the overal...
