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SONY Xperia 5
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6.1" 21:9 FHD+ HDR OLED
Snapdragon 855
Triple 12MP + Eye AF
8MP Front Camera
3140 mAh + USB PD
6GB RAM / 128GB Storage
IP65/68 Dust & Water Resistant
4G LTE Cat19
USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort
Dolby Atmos / Hi-Res Audio
Android 9 Pie
Gorilla Glass 6
SONY Xperia 5
6.1" 21:9 FHD+ HDR OLED
1080 x 2520, 449 ppi
Creator mode powered by CineAlta, DCI-P3 100%, BT.2020, 10-bit tonal gradation
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Octa-core, 7nm, Adreno 640 GPU
Android 9 Pie, upgradable to Android 11
Triple 12MP Rear Camera System
26mm f/1.6 (wide) + 16mm f/2.4 (ultrawide) + 52mm f/2.4 (telephoto)
OIS, Eye AF, 2x optical zoom, 4K HDR video, Cinema Pro
3140 mAh with USB PD Fast Charging
Smart Stamina, Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
No wireless charging
4G LTE Cat19 / Cat13
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C 3.1
DisplayPort output, GPS + GLONASS
6GB RAM + 128GB UFS (Global)
microSDXC up to 512GB
Note: Japanese SO-01M variant listed as 64GB
Timeline & Release Details
Sony introduced the Xperia 5 at IFA 2019 on September 5, 2019 as a compact flagship sibling to the Xperia 1. The phone rolled out across multiple regions from autumn 2019, with availability varying by market.
- Announcement: September 5, 2019 (IFA 2019)
- Availability: Autumn 2019; US launch November 5, 2019; Thailand Q4 2019 / October 2019
- Launch price (US): US$800
- Launch price (Thailand): 25,990 THB
- Product family: J8210 / J8270 / J9210 / J9260
- Regional variants / carrier identifiers listed in source: SO-01M (NTT Docomo Japan), SOV41 (au/Okinawa Cellular Japan), 901SO (SoftBank Japan)
Physical Structure
The Xperia 5 has a slim, elongated body with a 21:9 aspect ratio, making it narrower than typical large-screen phones. Sony built the device with Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and back and an IP65/68 rating for dust and water resistance.
- Dimensions: 158 x 68 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 164 g
- Durability: IP65/68 dust and water resistance, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Grey (source: Thailand listing)
- Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, eCompass, gyroscope, proximity, RGBC-IR, and more
Display System
The 6.1-inch CinemaWide display is a standout feature, offering a 21:9 cinema-inspired aspect ratio with HDR support and professional-grade colour tuning. Sony's Creator mode, powered by CineAlta, aims for accurate colour reproduction.
- Size: 6.1 inches
- Resolution: FHD+ (1080 x 2520), 449 ppi
- Panel: HDR OLED, 21:9 CinemaWide
- Colour: DCI-P3 100%, BT.2020, 10-bit tonal gradation
- Technology: X1 for mobile, Creator mode powered by CineAlta
Camera System
Sony equipped the Xperia 5 with a triple 12MP rear camera array that covers wide, ultrawide, and telephoto focal lengths. Imaging features borrowed from Sony's Alpha mirrorless cameras, including Eye AF and continuous shooting.
- Rear Camera 1 (Wide): 12MP, 26mm f/1.6, 1/2.6" Exmor RS, 1.4µm pixels, OIS
- Rear Camera 2 (Ultrawide): 12MP, 16mm f/2.4, 1/3.4" sensor, 1.0µm pixels, 130° FOV
- Rear Camera 3 (Telephoto): 12MP, 52mm f/2.4, 1/3.4" sensor, 1.0µm pixels, OIS, 2x optical zoom
- Features: Eye AF, up to 10fps AF/AE, BIONZ X for mobile, RAW noise reduction, 4K HDR video, Cinema Pro, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode
- Front Camera: 8MP, 1/4" sensor, f/2.0, 1.12µm pixels, HDR, SteadyShot, Portrait selfie
Platform & Software
The Xperia 5 launched with Android 9 Pie and has an upgrade path to Android 10 and 11 via official updates. The Snapdragon 855 platform delivers flagship-level performance with 6GB of RAM.
- Operating System: Android 9 Pie (upgradable to Android 11)
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform (7nm)
- GPU: Adreno 640
- Memory: 6GB LPDDR4X RAM
- Storage: 128GB UFS (global); microSDXC up to 512GB (Japanese SO-01M variant listed with 64GB)
- Audio: Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, DSEE HX, aptX HD, stereo speakers
Key Features & Gaming
Sony included several entertainment and gaming enhancements. The Dynamic Vibration System adds haptic feedback to media, while Game Enhancer optimises performance and offers screen recording.
- Game Enhancer: Performance optimisation, 21:9 immersive gaming, recording features
- Dynamic Vibration System: Haptic feedback synced with audio
- PS4 Remote Play: Stream PlayStation 4 games to the phone
- Smart Connectivity: Deep learning to switch between Wi-Fi and LTE
- X1 for Mobile: HDR remastering for SDR content
Battery & Charging
The Xperia 5 packs a 3140 mAh battery that supports USB Power Delivery fast charging. Sony's battery management features aim to prolong battery lifespan.
- Capacity: 3140 mAh (typical)
- Charging: USB Power Delivery (USB-C 3.1)
- Features: Smart Stamina, Xperia Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode
- Wireless Charging: Not supported
Connectivity & Sensors
As a 4G LTE device, the Xperia 5 covers extensive bands and includes modern wireless standards. It also supports DisplayPort output for connecting to external displays.
- Network: 4G LTE Cat19 (single SIM) / Cat18 (dual SIM), 3G HSPA+, 2G GSM
- Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4+5 GHz)
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- USB: USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort output (up to 4K 60 fps)
- NFC: Yes
- Location: A-GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou (source: secondary mapping)
- Sensors: Accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, eCompass, fingerprint, gyroscope, Hall, magnetometer, proximity, RGBC-IR, step counter/detector
Summary
Sony's Xperia 5 brought a flagship 21:9 OLED display, triple 12MP cameras with Alpha-derived software, and robust IP65/68 durability into a narrower, lighter body than the Xperia 1. While it launched at a premium price of US$800 in the US, it omitted 5G and a headphone jack, and its 3140 mAh battery is modest by today's standards. The device remains a notable compact flagship from Sony's 2019 lineup.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$800 |