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SONY Xperia 5 II
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6.1” CinemaWide FHD+ OLED
Snapdragon 865 5G
Triple 12MP (16/24/70mm)
8MP Front
8GB RAM + 128/256GB
5G Sub-6
USB-C 3.1, DisplayPort 4K
IP65/68
4000mAh, USB PD
Dual SIM Hybrid + 5G
3.5mm Jack, Hi-Res Audio
XQ-AS52 / AS62 / AS72
SONY Xperia 5 II
6.1” CinemaWide OLED
21:9 FHD+ (2520×1080) HDR
120Hz refresh, 240Hz touch scanning
Creator mode, DCI-P3 100%, BT.2020
Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Adreno 650 GPU
Android 10 (launch)
Triple 12MP Rear Camera
24mm F1.7 OIS, 70mm F2.4 OIS, 16mm F2.2
ZEISS T* coating, RAW, up to 20fps AF/AE
4K HDR 120fps Cinematography Pro
4000mAh Battery
USB Power Delivery fast charging
Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care
No wireless charging (per source)
5G Sub-6 / 4G LTE
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1
NFC, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort 4K
8GB RAM + 128/256GB UFS
Market-dependent internal storage
microSDXC up to 1TB
Timeline & Release Details
The Xperia 5 II was globally announced on September 17, 2020. Regional availability and pricing followed in late 2020, with some markets receiving the device in early 2021.
- Announcement: September 17, 2020
- Singapore: Pre-orders began October 16, 2020; retail availability from November 12, 2020 at S$1,349
- United States: Pre-orders opened September 29, 2020; shipments began December 4, 2020 at approximately US$949.99
- Thailand: Pre-order from October 13, 2020 at 28,990 THB
- Japan: Various carrier launches from October 17, 2020 (SOG02, A002SO) to November 12, 2020 (SO-52A); SIM-unlocked XQ-AS42 on May 28, 2021
Body & Build
Sony designed the Xperia 5 II as a compact flagship, measuring 158 x 68 x 8 mm and weighing 163 g. The device is built with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on both front and back.
- Dimensions: 158 x 68 x 8 mm (6.2 x 2.6 x 0.3 in)
- Weight: 163 g (5.7 oz)
- Water & Dust Resistance: IP65/68
- Fingerprint sensor: Side-mounted (power button)
- Colours (confirmed by Sony Singapore): Black, Blue, Pink
Display System
The Xperia 5 II features a 6.1-inch 21:9 CinemaWide display with FHD+ HDR OLED technology. Sony’s Creator mode, powered by CineAlta, ensures colour accuracy across DCI-P3 and BT.2020 standards.
- Type: FHD+ HDR OLED
- Size: 6.1 inches (diagonal)
- Resolution: 2520 x 1080 pixels (21:9)
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz (240 Hz motion blur reduction)
- Touch Scanning: 240 Hz
- Special Features: Creator mode, DCI-P3 100%, illuminant D65 white point, 10-bit tonal gradation, X1 for mobile
Camera System
The triple rear camera system, co-engineered with ZEISS, offers three focal lengths covering 16mm (ultrawide), 24mm (wide), and 70mm (telephoto). All three sensors are 12MP, with OIS on the wide and telephoto cameras. The camera app includes Photography Pro, Cinematography Pro, and Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals.
- Wide (24mm): 12MP, F1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS, OIS, 82° FoV
- Telephoto (70mm): 12MP, F2.4, 1/3.4-inch, OIS, 34° FoV, 3x optical zoom
- Ultrawide (16mm): 12MP, F2.2, 1/2.55-inch Exmor RS, 124° FoV
- Front Camera: 8MP, F2.0, 1/4-inch, 84° FoV, HDR, SteadyShot 5-axis
- Video: 4K HDR up to 120fps, Cinematography Pro, OIS/EIS, SteadyShot
- Features: ZEISS T* coating, RAW DNG, up to 20fps AF/AE with 60 calculations per second, Eye AF (human and animal)
Platform & Software
The Xperia 5 II launched with Android 10 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform, paired with 8GB of RAM and Adreno 650 graphics. Updates to Android 11 and Android 12 are documented in Sony’s official help guide.
- Operating System (launch): Android 10
- Chipset: Snapdragon 865 (octa-core, up to 2.84 GHz)
- GPU: Adreno 650
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB UFS (market-dependent); expandable via microSDXC up to 1TB
- SIM: Dual SIM hybrid (Nano SIM); Japanese models are single SIM
Key Features & Gaming
Sony packed several entertainment-focused features into the compact body, including a 3.5mm audio jack, front-facing stereo speakers, and a dedicated Game Enhancer mode.
- Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Hi-Res Audio (wired & wireless with LDAC), 360 Reality Audio, Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, Stereo Recording
- Gaming: Game Enhancer, Dynamic Vibration System, PS4 Remote Play, DUALSHOCK 4 controller support
- Other: Side Sense, split-screen mode, Smart call handling, ambient display, NFC for wallet use, Google Cast support
Battery & Charging
The 4000 mAh battery supports USB Power Delivery fast charging, with official claims of reaching 50% charge in 30 minutes using a compatible 21W USB PD charger (sold separately). Sony includes Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, and STAMINA Mode to prolong battery life.
- Capacity: 4000 mAh (non-removable)
- Charging: USB Power Delivery (USB-C)
- Fast Charge: Up to 50% in 30 min (21W PD charger)
- Battery Care Features: Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
- Wireless Charging: Not supported (per official sources)
Connectivity & Sensors
The Xperia 5 II offers comprehensive network support including 5G Sub-6, 4G LTE, and dual SIM connectivity. It also includes a USB-C 3.1 port with DisplayPort output for 4K/60fps external displays.
- Cellular: 2G/3G/4G LTE (19 bands) / 5G Sub-6 (n1, n3, n8, n28, n77, n78, n79)
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- Bluetooth: 5.1 (official Sony spec; not 5.0)
- Location: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
- USB: USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 4K/60fps
- Other: NFC, Osaifu-Keitai (Japanese models), Smart connectivity, Google Cast
- Sensors: Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, light, barometer (via source), magnetometer
SONY Xperia 5 II - Summary
The Sony Xperia 5 II is a 2020 compact flagship smartphone that combines a 6.1-inch 120Hz HDR OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G platform, and a versatile triple 12MP camera system with ZEISS optics in an IP65/68-rated body. It offers a 3.5mm audio jack, front stereo speakers, 4000mAh battery with USB PD fast charging, and unique features like Cinematography Pro and Game Enhancer. While it lacks wireless charging and storage configuration depends on market, the device delivers a full-featured experience for users seeking a smaller high-end Android phone.
| Launch Price (RRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$949.99 |