Sony Xperia 5 II

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Reviews for the Sony Xperia 5 II

80% Sony Xperia 5 II review: still a great phone almost a year on from its launch
Source: T3
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 brings to the table.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Sony Xperia 5 II review: among the best flagship phones of 2020
Source: T3
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 brings to the table.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

90% Sony Xperia 5 II review: Perhaps Sony's best phone ever
Source: Android Authority
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, even at its $899 price point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% Sony Xperia 5 II review: among the best flagship phones of 2020
Source: T3
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 brings to the table.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Sony Xperia 5 II review - Technically impressive but for a niche market
Source: Tech Nave
As mentioned, the Xperia 5 II is technically impressive. Its OLED display and Dolby Dynamic Bass speakers make it an excellent multimedia device. If you like to binge-watch Netflix shows, this could be the phone for you. It also delivers high-quality photos and videos, thanks to its wide range of functions. Finally, it's no slouch when it comes to mobile games too. However, it's a rather pricey phone that few Malaysians are willing to spend on.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2021

Xperia 5 II review!
Source: 9to5google
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/09/2021

Sony Xperia 5 II Review: A Mild Generational Improvement
Source: Lowyat.net
It is no secret that Sony has long struggled to get its Xperia branding back on track and based on what I am seeing in the Xperia 5 II, the company is slowly, but surely learning from the mistakes of the last generation. At RM4099, the Japan-based brand clearly wants to give consumers their money’s worth with some of the added features that were lacking in the first Xperia 5. That said, there’s not a whole lot of groundbreaking features with the phone, therefore still making it a slightly tough sell.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/06/2021

Sony Xperia 5 II Camera review: Good progress overall with excellent noise
Source: DxOMark
If you can live with a slightly smaller, lower-resolution screen, the Xperia 5 II is a great value alternative to the Xperia 1 II. The triple camera provides plenty of shooting options, and both stills and video quality have improved since the Mark 1. Broadly speaking, image quality matches the pricier Xperia 1 II’s, with low noise and nice color the key strengths of the main camera. There are some niggles with dynamic range, detail, and autofocus, but for the most part the Xperia 5 II puts in a competent performance against rivals in a similar price bracket. Add to that the draw of a high-end processor, and the Sony Xperia 5 II starts to look like an attractive option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2021

83% Sony Xperia 5 II Review – The Portable Ace
Source: Pokde
The Sony Xperia 5 II is a great smartphone for those looking to get a flagship device but in a compact body. You get flagship-level specifications thanks to the Snapdragon 865 SoC, the battery life is great, colours are vibrant and punchy, 120Hz refresh rate, a headphone jack, and a good camera system with excellent control options.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 75% performance: 80% mobility: 90%

82% Sony Xperia 5II review: Late to the game
Source: Phandroid
Sony’s 2019 lineup was a good step in the right direction, but I was more optimistic about what the company was going to bring to market in 2020. The new Sony Xperia 5ii checks all the right boxes, delivering 95% of the Xperia 1ii’s best features in a smaller and cheaper device. The only real issue is that Sony is late to the game. Not many will be willing to pay $950 for a 2020 flagship smartphone that made its debut in December when the competition is gearing up to release their improved 2021 devices starting next week.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 82%

Sony Xperia 5 II Shows Phones Don’t Need to be Huge to be Great | Review
Source: G Style Magazine
The Sony Xperia 5 II is a near-perfect phone. I like this even more than the larger Xperia 1 II despite not having a 4K display or wireless charging. The Xperia 5 II is just such a joy to hold and use thanks in part to its smaller size. I had forgotten just how nice it was to use a smaller phone and one where I didn’t need two hands to operate.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/06/2021

Sony Xperia 5 II hands-on: pro camera controls in a flagship smartphone
Source: Hardware Zone
The Sony Xperia 5 II (4,000mAh, 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage) is currently available at an official retail price of S$1,349 in Black, Blue, and Pink. Each purchase is bundled with a pair of a complimentary WH-910N wireless noise-cancelling headphones (worth S$399), while stocks last. You can pick it up only from Sony's official channels, such as its official Lazada shop, official online Sony Store, or official physical Sony outlets around Singapore.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/27/2020

Sony Xperia 5 II – Does Size Matter? [Initial Impressions]
Source: G Style Magazine
While I haven’t had time to dive deep into the Sony Xperia 5 II just yet, initial handling seems promising. It might not look it, but it is much smaller than the Xperia 1 II and much smaller than practically every Android smartphone out there right now. Its tall, narrow body makes it so comfortable to hold and you should have no problem at all using it one-handed. It’s actually been a good long while since I’ve used a smaller phone and I have to say, I miss it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/23/2020

Sony Xperia 5 II Display review: Holding the middle ground
Source: DxOMark
The Sony Xperia 5 II turns in an average performance overall among the devices we’ve put through our Display testing protocol to this point. In general conditions — indoors during the daytime and in the shade outside — it is quite readable, has a suitable level of brightness, and renders colors well, although with a slight tendency to oversaturate the blues. It’s in darkness and in bright outdoor conditions that the device falters. The Xperia 5 II doesn’t manage display in direct sunlight as well as some others we’ve tested, and it’s too dim in the dark, especially with the blue light filter on. In terms of video playback, the overall darkness when playing HDR10 contents is a big impediment to enjoying the show, and that outweighs the generally reactive video playback control and well-managed motion blur. A bright point for the Xperia 5 II is its nimbleness as a gaming device. Aside from some issues with aliasing, it’s fun for playing games.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/22/2020

70% Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: PC Mag
The Sony Xperia 5 II offers excellent build quality, capable cameras, and a fast processor. But it's missing 5G and wireless charging, two features we expect in a phone that sells for nearly $1,000. If you’re a major Sony fan, or are seriously interested in the camera's cinematography features, the Xperia 5 II might be worth your while. For everyone else, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE provides similar hardware, along with wireless charging and 5G, for $250 less.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

100% Sony Xperia 5 II review
Source: What Hi-Fi
For many people, a smartphone choice is a straight battle between Apple and Samsung. But if you value music and video performance highly, you really should consider these latest Sony phones. While its pricier sibling still edges it for 4K video performance and ultimate sound quality, the more compact and affordable Sony Xperia 5 II remains a terrific choice.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 100% display: 100%

81% Geek Review: Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: Geek Culture
The Sony Xperia 5 II feels tailor-made for photographers with its dogged dedication to provide the user with unprecedented amounts of control not really seen in smartphones, even today. But for all its bells and whistles on the camera side of things, it seems to be lacking a smattering of other features that would make it genuine competition against flagship models of 2020.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 75% performance: 85% workmanship: 75%

100% Sony Xperia 5II review: Mark our words - the best phone of 2020
Source: It Pro
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 superior device. Taking it further, there's plenty here that rival smartphones either don't have or don't do as well; the video and photography modes are unparalleled, the battery seems to handle the 120Hz display without sweat and its performance defies its label as a mid-range device. Mark our words - this might well be the smartphone of the year.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%

Sony Xperia 5 II hands-on: pro camera controls in a flagship smartphone
Source: Hardware Zone
The Sony Xperia 5 II (4,000mAh, 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage) is currently available at an official retail price of S$1,349 in Black, Blue, and Pink. Each purchase is bundled with a pair of a complimentary WH-910N wireless noise-cancelling headphones (worth S$399), while stocks last. You can pick it up only from Sony's official channels, such as its official Lazada shop, official online Sony Store, or official physical Sony outlets around Singapore.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2020

Sony Xperia 5 II review: The star of the Xperia line-up
Source: Pocket Lint
Given that this is a powerful but compact handset the Sony Xperia 5 II retains much that's appealing - with a good build, lots of power and a great display. Certainly, it has more appeal then the costly Xperia 1 II, but once again, it faces strong competition - espeically in the camera department.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2020

80% Sony Xperia 5 II review: among the best flagship phones of 2020
Source: T3
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 brings to the table.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Sony Xperia 5 II review
Source: Tech Advisor
The Xperia 5 II's 21:9 notchless display and 3.5mm headphone jack mean it instantly stands out from the competition, but other phones around this price point offer more value for money for most people.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

Sony Xperia 5 II Review: US Buyers are Missing Out on Good Phones
Source: Droid Life
While I have really enjoyed using this phone, I don’t think there’s a huge group of people that should go out and buy this phone for $949. It’s a great phone, and if you have the means and don’t mind that sort of upfront cost, have at it. Most people can’t, which is why Sony doesn’t sell a ton of phones here. If this phone was launched on a carrier, I’d have no problem recommending it alongside a Samsung device, but since it’s purely unlocked and the whole update situation is sort of an unknown variable right now, I have to lean towards the “no” side of things.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/28/2020

85% Sony Xperia 5 II Review
Source: Phone Arena
The Sony Xperia 5 II further refines Sony’s idea of a compact flagship device. It offers all the bells and whistles of its bigger sibling - the ultra-premium Xperia 1 II, and even manages to add some cherries on top. Like the 120Hz display refresh rate that is all the hype in mobile nowadays.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%

Sony Xperia 5 II review second opinion: Heading in the right direction
Source: Android Authority
That said, the Xperia 5 II is still the best pick for Sony fans right now and it’s a very promising sign for next year’s iterations. Patching up the camera app(s) and simplifying some of its software idiosyncrasies are easily addressable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2020

Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: PC Mag
The Sony Xperia 5 II is an attractive Android phone with excellent build quality and solid cameras, but it lacks a few important features you expect to find for the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2020

75% Sony Xperia 5 II Review: The Right Tool For The Right Jobs
Source: The Verge
Sony’s Xperia 5 II feels like a very capable tool, but it’s expensive and sometimes makes you work to get the most out of it. That makes it the right tool for plenty of jobs, but not necessarily the right tool for a smartphone’s job.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%

Sony Xperia 5 II: A Very Capable and Awesome Phone for Today's Mobile Computing Tasks
Source: iTech Post
Sony's take on providing a toned-down version of the Xperia 1 II is quite admirable. The Sony Xperia 5 II's overall design is practical and reasonable, given its price point.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/16/2020

90% Sony Xperia 5 II review: Perhaps Sony’s best phone ever
Source: Android Authority
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, even at its $949 price point.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

90% Sony Xperia 5 II Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

88% Sony Xperia 5 II review
Source: GSM Arena
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 complete set of nice-to-haves.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 88%

100% Sony Xperia 5 II review
Source: Stuff TV
There are more affordable alternatives, sure, but few can match the Xperia 5 II as a whole package. If you were considering a OnePlus 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, you should definitely at least try one of these before hitting that buy button.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%

Sony Announces Xperia 5 II: 120Hz Full-Fledged Small Phone
Source: AnandTech
The real only caveat of the device is its pricing: at $949 or €899, it’s still a bit pricy compared to other flagships in 2020, especially this late into the generational cycle. In Europe, the Xperia 5 II will be available in October, while the US again gets it quite late with availability only starting December 4th – which is extremely late and at that point you’d be better off waiting for the 2021 spring refreshes from the competition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2020

Foreign Reviews

90% Sony Xperia 5 II im Test: Herrlich kompakt und richtig stark
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%

Sony Xperia 5 II Nachfolger mit bekannten Schwächen?
Source: Area DVD DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2021

Sony Xperia 5 II tolles Smartphone, mit der üblichen Sony Schwäche…
Source: Techtest.org DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2020

91% Sony Xperia 5 II im Test: Herrlich kompakt und richtig stark
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 91%

Sony Xperia 5 II Das Letzte seiner Art
Source: Computerbase DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2020

Sony Xperia 5 II Spitzen-Akku und 120 Hz
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/10/2020

Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2020

90% Sony Xperia 5 II Das kompakte Top-Smartphone übertrifft alle Erwartungen
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

91% Sony Xperia 5 II im Test: Herrlich kompakt und richtig stark
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 91%

Xperia 5 II ist ein kompakter Champion
Source: n-tv DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2020

Sony Xperia 5 II im Test: Herrlich kompakt und richtig stark
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Positive: Slim size; powerful processor; nice cameras; great display. Negative: Unsupported wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2020

Sony Xperia 5 II im Praxis-Test: Herrlich kompakt und richtig stark
Source: Computerbild DE→EN
Positive: Fast system; support 5G; nice display; great cameras; waterproof; decent hardware. Negative: Slippery; no wireless charging; combined slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/29/2020

80% Sony Xperia 5 II, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

89% Sony Xperia 5 II, análisis: vine por la cámara y me quedé por la batería
Source: Xataka ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 93% display: 90% mobility: 93% workmanship: 88%

Prueba Sony Xperia 5 II: Cámaras con hincapié en el modo ‘pro’ en un gama alta compacto
Source: Zona Movilidad ES→EN
Positive: Premium design; great built quality; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/15/2021

90% Recensione Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 95% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100%

88% Sony Xperia 5 Ii Recensione: Un Ottimo E Atipico Flagship Con Dualshock 4
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 88%

87% Recensione Sony Xperia 5 II: il top più compatto
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% mobility: 84% workmanship: 85%

87% Recensione Sony Xperia 5 II: cosa possiamo dirgli? (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 75% features: 95% display: 95% mobility: 75% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 95%

88% Recensione Sony Xperia 5 II: il miglior top compatto Android
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 88% features: 81%

86% Recensione SONY XPERIA 5 II
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 75% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 92%

Sony Xperia 5 II, ecco il migliore smartphone Sony del 2020. La recensione
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade IT→EN
Positive: Great display; excellent performance; nice cameras. Negative: Inflexible 21:9 resolution.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2020

Sony Xperia 1 II recensione e considerazioni
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN
Positive: Stylish design; bright OLED display; excellent speakers; decent hardware; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/26/2020

78% Sony Xperia 5 II: kleine topper met grote prijs
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 78%

[REVIEW] Sony Xperia 5 II: een uitstekende middenweg
Source: Want.nl NL→EN
Positive: Great cameras; excellent display; premium design; good price; decent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2020

85% Test du Sony Xperia 5 II : un smartphone presque aussi compétitif que la concurrence
Source: Meilleurmobile FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/13/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%

84% Test du Sony Xperia 5 II : un format idéal pour un smartphone qui peine à enthousiasmer
Source: 01Net FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90% mobility: 90%

86% Test du Sony Xperia 5 II, multimédia
Source: Les Mobiles FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 86%

90% Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: Le monde numerique FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100% workmanship: 90%

70% Test du Sony Xperia 5 II : à quelques encablures d’un excellent smartphone
Source: Frandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

90% Test Sony Xperia 5 II : l’iPhone 12 Mini n’a qu’à bien se tenir !
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% Test : Sony Xperia 5 Mark II, le même mais en plus petit, du coup, c’est encore mieux.
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Test du Sony Xperia 5 II : une version compacte et très séduisante du Xperia 1 II
Source: CNet France FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

79% [Recenzja] Sony Xperia 5 II to nowy Compact? Nie, to prawie idealny flagowiec firmy
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

85% Sony Xperia 5 II – najlepsza z rodziny (recenzja)
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%

Xperia 5 II - test kompaktowego flagowca firmy Sony
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; decent processor; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2020

Sony Xperia 5 II – najlepszy smartfon Sony od lat
Source: Antyweb PL→EN
Positive: Elegant design; nice display; long battery life; excellent display; good speakers; headphone jack; support 5G. Negative: Slippery; high price; no wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2020

80% Обзор Sony Xperia 5 II: главный конкурент iPhone 12 mini уже в России
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

Первый обзор Sony Xperia 5 II: компактный флагман с экраном 120 Гц — единственный в своем роде
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Positive: Attractive price; nice display; long battery life; compact size.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2020

89% Recenze Sony Xperia 5 II: zaujme výbavou i kompaktními rozměry, nepotěší cenou
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 90% features: 88% mobility: 91% workmanship: 87%

Đánh giá chi tiết Xperia 5 Mark II tại Việt Nam: Thiết kế chuẩn Sony, màn hình 120 Hz, Snapdragon 865 cực mạnh cùng camera tùy chỉnh xịn sò
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Elegant design; nice display; powerful processor; high performance; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/08/2021

Trên tay Sony Xperia 5 Mark II: Snapdragon 865, màn hình 120 Hz, cùng camera tùy chỉnh chuyên nghiệp
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; nice display; excellent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2021

Đánh Giá Xperia 5 II: Chiếc Xperia Đáng Mong Chờ Đây Rồi
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; impressive display; waterproof; glass case; headphone jack; high performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2020

Xperia 5 Mark II ra mắt: màn hình 120Hz, Snapdragon 865, giá từ 949 USD
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Excellent display; decent processor; great cameras; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2020

Sony ra mắt Xperia 5 II: nhỏ nhưng có võ
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Excellent cameras; nice gaming performance; great display; compact size; quick charging; waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2020

Xperia 5 II ra mắt: Snapdragon 865, màn hình 120Hz, quay 4K 120fps HDR, pin 4000mAh, giá 949 USD
Source: Genk VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; excellent display; great cameras; decent autonomy; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/17/2020

90% Test Xperia 5 II
Source: Tek.no NO→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

TEST: Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: Dinside NO→EN
Positive: Great display; long battery life; waterproof; nice speakers. Negative: No wireless charging; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2020

100% Sony Xperia 5 II [TEST]: Et sandt pletskud fra Sony
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 83% performance: 100%

80% TEST : Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

100% Sony Xperia 5 II test | Sonys bedste telefon nogensinde
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%

100% Sony Xperia 5 II: Bästa mobilen från Sony på länge
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Test: Sony Xperia 5 II – Välpolerad Sony
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

92% Review Sony Xperia 5 II – un high-end compact atipic
Source: Arena IT →EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%

Sony Xperia 5 II: un flagship ignorat
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Positive: Compact size; powerful hardware; decent autonomy; nice cameras. Negative: High price; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2020

90% Arvostelu: Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: Puhelinvertailu →EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

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The Sony Xperia 5 II is a smartphone equipped with 5G technology. Sony claims that it is the most compact Xperia smartphone. The whole machine is slim, with a weight and thickness of 163 g and 8 mm, respectively. With a 6.1-inch 21:9 screen, it will be very easy to hold in the hand. In terms of colour options, Sony offers Black, Grey, Blue and Pink options this time. The display features CinemaWide and HDR OLED technology. Although this panel of the Xperia 5 II only has an FHD+ resolution, its refresh rate and touch-sampling rate have reached 120 Hz and 240 Hz respectively. The screen also has an equivalent 240Hz Motion Blur Reduction interpolation technology and will provide a creator mode to achieve a display effect that is more in line with the creative intent. Aside from that, it has the X1™ engine for mobile image processing, which brings BRAVIA HDR enhancement technology to all of the viewing content. Even when playing streaming content, it can present better contrast, clarity and colour performance. As for the other specifications, there is a Snapdragon 865 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage (supports memory cards with up to 1 TB). As for the software, it is based on Android 10, with a planned upgrade to Android 11. The battery has 4,000mAh and supports USB-PD charging. BatteryCare technology is also present. In addition to extending battery life by optimizing the charging rate, there is also an HS mode, which allows the current to directly power the phone when charging it without going through the battery.

The Xperia 5 II uses Sony Alpha professional camera technology to provide users with excellent speed and accuracy to capture magical moments with sharp focus and perfect exposure. The Xperia 5 II's selfie camera has 8MP, and the rear three cameras, main wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle and telephoto, are still at 12MP. The lens has Zeiss T* coating, which can reduce reflected light and present exquisite contrast and image effects. The device supports continuous shooting with 20fps, eye tracking and other features, and it is the first mobile phone that can record 120fps slow motion in 4K HDR. In addition, the body of this device is IP65/68 waterproof and equipped with dual speakers that support Dolby Atmos. The phone features dual-mode 5G and Wi-Fi 6. The Xperia 5 II even retains the 3.5mm headphone jack and supports HiRes Audio, Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio, etc., making it a competitive multimedia powerhouse. It is also worth mentioning that the Xperia 5 II comes with a game mode, which can lock the frame rate, touch-sampling rate, blur compensation and so on. As for connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, HSPA, LTE-A and 5G. Conclusively, the Sony Xperia 5 II is an upgraded version of the Xperia 5. It also has a very clear market position as a small-screen flagship. It has many additional features that put it into a higher price class. It is suitable for users who need a smartphone for multimedia purposes.

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Qualcomm Adreno 650: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is integrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 25% faster than the Adreno 640 in the Snapdragon 855 SoC and offers 50% more compute units (ALUs). For Android it should be one of the fastest graphics cards in 2020.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

SD 865: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2019 and manufactured in 7 nm at TSMC (improved N7P). Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a ARM Cortex-A77 architecture clocked at up to 2.84 GHz. Three more performance cores are also based on the A77 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a WiFi 6 modem (including 60 GHz mmWave support), a Hexagon 698 DSP (up to 15 TOPS) and a Spectra 480 ISP. The integrated memory controller now supports faster LPDDR5 memory with up to 2,750 MHz. LTE is not included anymore in the SoC, but the external Snapdragon X55 5G modem has to be used.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

6.10":

Only a few smartphones have larger screens.
Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.

0.163 kg:

Only few smartphones are more lightweight than this.

Sony: Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Japan. Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of electronics, video, communications, video game consoles, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its name is derived from sonus, the Latin word for sound. The company was founded 1946 with another name and renamed in 1958. Sony Corporation is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group, which is engaged in business through its five operating segments—electronics, games, entertainment (motion pictures and music), financial services and other. Sony is a notebook manufacturer of medium size according international market shares.

From 2014, Sony has reduced the production of Vaio laptops and finally discontinued them. Sony is still present in the smartphone and tablet market, yet not among the Top 5 manufacturers.

86.45%: This is a good rating above average. Nevertheless you should not forget, that 10-15% of all notebook-models get a better rating.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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