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Sony Xperia 5 II

Specifications

Sony Xperia 5 II
Sony Xperia 5 II (Xperia 5 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 8 x 2.4 - 2.8 GHz, Cortex-A77 / A55 (Kryo 585)
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.10 inch 20:9, 2520 x 1080 pixel 449 PPI, capacitive, OLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 3.0 Flash, 128 GB 
, 115 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 0 USB 3.1 Gen2, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio jack, Card Reader: microSD (up to 1 TB), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1, 2G GSM GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900), 3G UMTS HSPA (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19), 4G LTE Cat18/Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66), 5G (n1, n3, n8, n28, n78), Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8 x 158 x 68 ( = 0.31 x 6.22 x 2.68 in)
Battery
4000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 10
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix (1/1.7" Exmor RS™, f/1.7, 24 mm, 82°), 12 MP (1/3.4", f/2.4, 70 mm, 34°), 12 MP (1/2.55" Exmor RS™, f/2.2, 16 mm, 124°)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix 1/4", f/2.0, 84°
Additional features
Speakers: front-facing stereo speakers, Keyboard: onscreen, Keyboard Light: yes, power adapter, USB cable, SIM tool, 24 Months Warranty, SAR value (head): 0.278 W/kg, SAR value (body): 1.2 W/kg, IP65/68 certified, fanless, waterproof
Weight
163 g ( = 5.75 oz / 0.36 pounds), Power Supply: 70 g ( = 2.47 oz / 0.15 pounds)
Price
880 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 86.45% - good
Average of 52 scores (from 89 reviews)
price: 79%, performance: 89%, features: 85%, display: 91% mobility: 86%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 92%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Sony Xperia 5 II

86.6% Sony Xperia 5 II smartphone in review – On its way with 5G and cinema format | Notebookcheck
Like the Xperia 1 II, the Xperia 5 II is a consistent further development of the previous year's models. In our review of the Sony Xperia 5 II, we clarify what else has changed besides the inclusion of 5G hardware and enhanced photo software.
80% Sony Xperia 5 II review: still a great phone almost a year on from its launch
Source: T3 English
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 English
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 English
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 English
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 English
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 English
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/09/2021
Sony Xperia 5 II Review: A Mild Generational Improvement
Source: Lowyat.net English
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 English
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 English
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 English
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 English
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 English Archive.org version
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 German 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 German 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 German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2020
91% Sony Xperia 5 II im Test: Herrlich kompakt und richtig stark
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 91%
Sony Xperia 5 II Das Letzte seiner Art
Source: Computerbase German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2020
Sony Xperia 5 II Spitzen-Akku und 120 Hz
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/10/2020
Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: MobiFlip German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2020
90% Sony Xperia 5 II Das kompakte Top-Smartphone übertrifft alle Erwartungen
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
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 German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 91%
Xperia 5 II ist ein kompakter Champion
Source: n-tv German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2020
Sony Xperia 5 II im Test: Herrlich kompakt und richtig stark
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN Archive.org version
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 German DE→EN Archive.org version
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 Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
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 Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
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 Spanish 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 Italian 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 Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
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 Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
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 Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
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 Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 88% features: 81%
86% Recensione SONY XPERIA 5 II
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
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 Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
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 Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
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 Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 78%
[REVIEW] Sony Xperia 5 II: een uitstekende middenweg
Source: Want.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
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 French 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 French 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 French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 86%
90% Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: Le monde numerique French FR→EN Archive.org version
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 French FR→EN Archive.org version
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 French FR→EN Archive.org version
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 French FR→EN Archive.org version
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 French FR→EN Archive.org version
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 Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
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 Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Xperia 5 II - test kompaktowego flagowca firmy Sony
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
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 Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
TEST: Sony Xperia 5 II
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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 Archive.org version
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.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

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":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Sony: Sony Corporation is one of the largest Japanese electronics companies. The company was founded in 1946 under a different name and initially produced rice stoves. The company launched the first transistor radio. In 1958, the company was renamed Sony. Sony is a combination of the Latin word sonus (sound) and the English word sonny (little boy). Today, its core business is consumer electronics. The company is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles and software. Sony operates in the following segments: Gaming and Network Services, Music, Images, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services and Others.


86.45%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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

 

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